Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds and Trends

Eastern Illinois takes to the basketball court against Indiana State on Wednesday, hoping to send the Sycamores to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Hulman Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Eastern Illinois Panthers opened as 7-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Indiana State Sycamores are 5-6 overall and 7-3 ATS, while the Eastern Illinois Panthers are 8-4 and 7-3 ATS. As for the betting totals, Indiana State boasts a 5-4 on the OU, and Eastern Illinois is 3-6.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 211-ranked Indiana State Sycamores and the No. 104-rated Eastern Illinois Panthers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Eastern Illinois is ranked No. 219 in NCAA basketball at 34.14 per game. Contrast that with Indiana State's No. 135 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana State is the No. 115-ranked team in the country at 7.82 per game, while Eastern Illinois rates No. 78 at 8.58 per game.