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In an anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Eastern Illinois Panthers will face off against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on January 8, 2026. The Panthers, who have won only 1 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to improve their recent form and secure a much-needed victory on their home court. On the other hand, the Golden Eagles have managed to win 2 of their last 5 games and will be aiming to continue their positive momentum on the road.
With bookmakers slightly favoring the away team at 1.7 odds, it is expected to be a closely contested game. Our model predicts a 52.2% chance of a home win, leaving a 47.8% probability for an away win.
Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in recent matches, with Eastern Illinois showcasing solid defensive tactics while Tennessee Tech has displayed strong offensive capabilities. It is likely to be a tactical battle between the two sides, and ultimately, the outcome of the game remains uncertain. Be prepared for an exciting matchup between these two competitive teams.
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| Eastern Illinois 48.1% |
Tennessee Tech 51.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 71:71
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2 | 1.73 | ||
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1.82 | 1.88 | ||
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2.05 | 1.75 | ||
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1.8 | 1.86 | ||
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2.05 | 1.8 |
Latest Results
| 03.01.26 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 65:61 01.01.26 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 68:59 18.12.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 76:72 OT 14.12.25 Iowa State Cyclones basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 78:53 10.12.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 59:68 |
01.01.26 Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 77:58 30.12.25 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 76:88 20.12.25 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – 62:86 18.12.25 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – 85:74 06.12.25 West Georgia Wolves basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 59:87 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.02.25 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 59:54 09.01.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 64:69 24.02.24 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 75:67 25.01.24 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 68:59 25.02.23 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 66:75 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4 (17.92%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 7 (10.24%)
3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.83%)
4. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)
5. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.52%)
6. Duke Blue Devils: 16 (4.48%)
7. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)
8. Houston Cougars: 16 (4.48%)
9. Michigan State: 21 (3.41%)
10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.76%)
11. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)
12. Florida Gators: 31 (2.31%)
13. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)
14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)
15. Louisville: 34 (2.11%)
16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.99%)
17. Kansas Jayhawks: 41 (1.75%)
18. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.41%)
19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 51 (1.41%)
20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)
21. North Carolina: 51 (1.41%)
22. Kentucky Wildcats: 61 (1.18%)
23. Baylor Bears: 101 (0.71%)
24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.71%)
25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)
26. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)
27. TCU: 151 (0.47%)
28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)
29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)
30. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)
31. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)
32. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)
33. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)
34. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)
35. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
36. Virginia Tech: 251 (0.29%)
37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)
38. Wisconsin Badgers: 251 (0.29%)
39. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)
40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)
41. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
42. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)
43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)
44. Wake Forest: 501 (0.14%)
45. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.14%)
46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)
48. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)
49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)
50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)
51. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)
52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)
53. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.1%)
54. Boise State: 751 (0.1%)
55. LSU: 751 (0.1%)
56. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)
57. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)
58. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)
59. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)
60. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)
61. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)
62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 751 (0.1%)
63. Arizona State: 751 (0.1%)
64. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)
65. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)
67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)
68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)
69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)
72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)
73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)
76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)
77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)
79. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)
80. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)
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