Eastern Illinois looks to cover the Panthers-Golden Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 11-12 mark when they host Tennessee Tech in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Eastern Illinois Panthers betting line as -7-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles have watched them go 9-16 and 9-10 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Eastern Illinois Panthers are at 11-12 and 11-10 ATS. In totals betting, the Eastern Illinois Panthers are 10-11, while the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles have a 5-14 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Eastern Illinois Panthers at No. 178 and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at No. 161 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Eastern Illinois's No. 137 nationally ranked offense (74.48 points per game) against a Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defense that sits as the No. 156 at 72.76 PPG. The Eastern Illinois Panthers have been averaging 41.48% from the field, less than the Golden Eagles have managed so far this season (41.69% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tennessee Tech was crushed on Wednesday, getting blown out by Tennessee-Martin and falling by a 75-46 score at Eblen Center.
Demetrius McReynolds scored 22 points leading the Panthers to a 77-67 victory over Tennessee State at Gentry Complex on Thursday.
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee Tech home to Tennessee State, Thursday, February 9th
Eastern Illinois at Tennessee-Martin, Thursday, February 9th