Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Prediction 1-2-25 College Basketball Picks

The Western Illinois Leathernecks and SIU Edwardsville Cougars meet Thursday in college basketball action at the First Community Arena. Here’s a Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Pick.

Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Preview

The Western Illinois Leathernecks beat Tennessee Tech, lost to Lindenwood, and they play Eastern Illinois, UT Martin, and Tennessee State next. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are averaging 70.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Marko Maletic is averaging 16.6 points and 3 rebounds, while Ryan Myers is averaging 15 points and 2.8 rebounds. Julius Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Sean Smith is dishing 4.5 assists. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost to Little Rock and Southeast Missouri State, and they play Lindenwood, Eastern Illinois, and Tennessee Tech next. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 73.9 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Ray’Sean Taylor is averaging 17 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 12 points and 4.2 rebounds. Ring Malith is the third double-digit scorer and Desmond Polk is dishing 0.9 assists. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 63.5 percent from the free throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Injury Report

Neither Southern Illinois-Edwardsville nor Western Illinois has any player on its injury report.

Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win

• SIU Edwardsville has won 10 of its last 11 night games at First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center.
• Western Illinois has lost four of its last five road games.
• SIU Edwardsville has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games at First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center.

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Western Illinois Prediction

The Western Illinois Leathernecks have won 5 of the last 6 games against SIU Edwardsville, so there are reasons to consider the points. However, Western Illinois has had issues stepping up in competition and can be sloppy defensively. Western Illinois is also 3-7 ATS on the season. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games, but they’re at home where they’re 4-1 SU, and they’re more trustworthy defensively. Oddsmakers are telling you what they think of Western Illinois with this line. Give me SIU Edwardsville in a comfortable home victory.