Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the Eastern Illinois Panthers prepare to host the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles on February 21, 2026, the matchup presents a compelling dynamic in NCAA basketball. The Panthers come into this contest with a slight edge, having won 2 of their last 5 games, while the Screaming Eagles have struggled, securing only 1 victory in the same period.

Eastern Illinois plays a disciplined style, showcasing solid defensive capabilities that may prove crucial against Southern Indiana’s offense. The home court advantage further augments their prospects, with bookmakers favoring them at odds of 1.53 compared to 2.41 for the visitors.

Recent form illustrates that the Panthers are gaining momentum, and their strategic play tends to capitalize on opponents’ turnovers. Conversely, Southern Indiana will need to improve their efficiency for a shot at victory, particularly by enhancing their shooting percentages and decision-making under pressure.

Our predictive model indicates a probability of 65.5% for an Eastern Illinois win, with a predicted final score of 69-65. However, while the Panthers appear to have the upper hand, sports outcomes remain unpredictable, making this matchup one to watch closely for both teams’ tactical execution.

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Eastern Illinois
61.1%

Southern Indiana
38.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 69:65

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.55		2.32
	1.53		2.45

Latest Results

19.02.26 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Morehead State Eagles basketball – 70:73
14.02.26 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans basketball – 78:72
10.02.26 Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 79:70
07.02.26 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 54:60
05.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:68

19.02.26 Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – 70:77
14.02.26 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 74:82
12.02.26 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 71:73
07.02.26 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – 90:65
05.02.26 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – 76:54

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Eastern Illinois won 3.

In recent matches, Eastern Illinois has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Southern Indiana has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Eastern Illinois is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Eastern Illinois won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 428:398. (average 71.3:66.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Eastern Illinois won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 151:144. (average 75.5:72).

Latest Head To Head

22.01.26 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 51:59 OT
20.02.25 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 54:63
25.01.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – 60:64
08.02.24 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 71:81
26.01.23 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 78:74

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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