The Eastern Illinois Panthers will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Monday when they play host to the Troy Trojans at Lantz Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Troy Trojans were listed as 2-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Troy Trojans vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Eastern Illinois Panthers battles the Troy Trojans, currently sitting with a 2-1 mark (0-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 0-3 for the Eastern Illinois Panthers and 0-2 for the Troy Trojans.
The Eastern Illinois Panthers sit at No. 204 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Troy Trojans sit at No. 308 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Eastern Illinois's No. 181-ranked scoring average of 73 PPG, against a Troy Trojans defense rated No. 160 and allowing 72.33 PPG. The Eastern Illinois Panthers FG% has averaged 42.32% to date this season, less than the Troy Trojans shooters have managed so far (43.75% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Trojans were hammered by UAB on Thursday, losing by a 74-51 final at Bartow Arena in college basketball betting action.
Eastern Illinois earned a 73-64 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday, getting 21 points from Demetrius McReynolds at Lantz Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Troy at San Francisco, Wednesday, November 23rd
Eastern Illinois at South Alabama, Saturday, November 26th
