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Eastern Illinois @ SE Missouri State

Current Records: Eastern Illinois 9-18; SE Missouri State 13-14

What to Know

The Eastern Illinois Panthers haven't won a game against the SE Missouri State Redhawks since Feb. 27 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. EIU and SE Missouri State will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET at Show Me Center. The Panthers should still be riding high after a victory, while SE Missouri State will be looking to right the ship.

EIU had enough points to win and then some against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars on Saturday, taking their matchup 84-73.

Meanwhile, SE Missouri State was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 65-59 to the Morehead State Eagles.

EIU is expected to lose this next one by 8.5. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Panthers' win brought them up to 9-18 while the Redhawks' loss pulled them down to 13-14. EIU is 4-4 after wins this year, and SE Missouri State is 4-9 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Show Me Center -- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Redhawks are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Redhawks as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

SE Missouri State have won ten out of their last 15 games against Eastern Illinois.

  • Jan 28, 2023 - SE Missouri State 79 vs. Eastern Illinois 68
  • Feb 05, 2022 - SE Missouri State 63 vs. Eastern Illinois 56
  • Jan 22, 2022 - SE Missouri State 87 vs. Eastern Illinois 58
  • Feb 25, 2021 - SE Missouri State 94 vs. Eastern Illinois 88
  • Jan 30, 2021 - SE Missouri State 75 vs. Eastern Illinois 44
  • Feb 27, 2020 - Eastern Illinois 72 vs. SE Missouri State 70
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Eastern Illinois 61 vs. SE Missouri State 59
  • Feb 16, 2019 - SE Missouri State 88 vs. Eastern Illinois 79
  • Jan 26, 2019 - SE Missouri State 64 vs. Eastern Illinois 59
  • Feb 15, 2018 - SE Missouri State 80 vs. Eastern Illinois 73
  • Jan 20, 2018 - SE Missouri State 86 vs. Eastern Illinois 74
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Eastern Illinois 86 vs. SE Missouri State 80
  • Jan 21, 2017 - SE Missouri State 83 vs. Eastern Illinois 71
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Eastern Illinois 71 vs. SE Missouri State 68
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Eastern Illinois 78 vs. SE Missouri State 69