Eastern Illinois Panthers vs South Alabama Jaguars Betting Odds and Trends

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Eastern Illinois and South Alabama on Saturday, with the host Panthers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Eastern Illinois Panthers in this one found them listed as 4-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Jaguars was expected to move the line.

South Alabama Jaguars vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Eastern Illinois Panthers sport a record of 3-2 and 3-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the South Alabama Jaguars have 5-0 and 2-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 0-4 for the Eastern Illinois Panthers and 1-2 for the South Alabama Jaguars.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 187-ranked Eastern Illinois Panthers and the No. 165-rated South Alabama Jaguars in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Eastern Illinois's No. 180-ranked scoring average of 72.6 PPG, against a South Alabama Jaguars defense rated No. 20 and allowing 60 PPG. The Eastern Illinois Panthers FG% has averaged 42.14% to date this season, less than the South Alabama Jaguars shooters have managed so far (45.28% per game).