
Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction 1/27/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Eastern Illinois (5-15) vs. Little Rock (13-7)
January 27, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Little Rock -12; Over/Under: 130.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 27th, at the Christl Arena. Let’s take a look at a Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois pick.
Little Rock Has Confidence
Little Rock has confidence heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Western Illinois, they were able to secure the 62-51 victory and in the last game against Lindenwood, they ended up securing the 78-46. Mwani Wilkinson had a strong game putting up 19 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put in at least 12 points.
Little Rock comes into this game with a 13-7 record overall and they have gone 11-7 against the spread. The over has hit in only 4 of the 18 games so far this season. Little Rock is averaging 69 points, while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 304th in the league while the defense is ranked 56th. Johnathan Lawson has been the top player for Little Rock, averaging 16 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field.
Eastern Illinois is Struggling
Eastern Illinois is struggling heading into this game and they have lost seven games in a row. In the last game against Southern Indiana, Eastern Illinois scored 60 points, but the defense gave up 64 points and they ended up losing by four points. Kooper Jacobit put up 17 points, 12 rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up 12 points. In this game, it’s going to need to be a balanced attack for the offense.
Eastern Illinois comes into this game with a 5-15 record overall and they have gone 6-11 against the spread. Eastern Illinois is averaging 68.7 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. The offense is ranked 312th in the league while the defense is ranked 228th. They are averaging 12.9 free throws per game which is 248th in the league. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from behind the three-point line.
Little Rock vs Eastern Illinois Prediction
The offenses for these teams are similar, the difference is with the defenses. Eastern Illinois is giving up 73 points while Little Rock is giving up 66.5 points per game. Little Rock’s offense is going to go well over the season average, and that is going to end up being the difference. Eastern Illinois is going to have no answer here, and Little Rock is going to cruise. Back Little Rock against the spread.