SIU-Edwardsville Cougars vs Eastern Illinois Panthers predictions, Feb 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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SIU-Edwardsville Cougars

Eastern Illinois Panthers

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On February 28, 2026, the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars are set to host the Eastern Illinois Panthers in an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup. With both teams arriving with similar recent form, having each won 2 of their last 5 games, this contest promises to be competitive.

The Cougars have shown resilience at home, leveraging their court advantage and a robust offensive approach. Key to their strategy will be maintaining ball control and executing plays effectively in the half-court set. In contrast, the Panthers will look to exploit their speed and transition game to catch the Cougars off guard, aiming to capitalize on any defensive lapses.

According to bookmakers, SIU-Edwardsville is favored with odds of 1.37, suggesting a strong belief in their ability to secure victory on home soil, whereas Eastern Illinois stands at 2.76. Our model assigns a 60.5% probability of a home win, with a 39.5% chance for an away triumph, indicating that while the Cougars have the edge, the Panthers could pose a significant threat. Fans can expect a tactical battle where execution will be critical, making no outcome guaranteed as both teams strive for crucial conference standings.

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SIU-Edwardsville
66.8%		 Eastern Illinois
33.2%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.37 2.76

Latest Results

26.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball – 67:47
21.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 80:53
19.02.26 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 62:52
14.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – 76:81
12.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – 74:56		 26.02.26 Lindenwood Lions basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 67:71
21.02.26 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles basketball – 68:70
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

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SIU-Edwardsville won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • In this match, SIU-Edwardsville is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SIU-Edwardsville won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1161:1157. (average 58.1:57.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, SIU-Edwardsville won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 504:525. (average 50.4:52.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.12.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 76:72 OT
    04.02.25 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 66:41
    07.01.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 57:60
    06.03.24 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 68:57
    27.02.24 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – 84:79

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (15.45%)

    2. Duke Blue Devils: 5 (14.68%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.25 (13.98%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 10.5 (6.99%)

    5. Florida Gators: 11 (6.67%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.24%)

    7. Connecticut Huskies: 14 (5.24%)

    8. Iowa State: 15 (4.89%)

    9. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.37%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 31 (2.37%)

    11. Michigan State: 41 (1.79%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.79%)

    13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.44%)

    14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.1%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.1%)

    16. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.1%)

    17. Louisville: 67 (1.1%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.1%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.1%)

    20. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.91%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.91%)

    22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.58%)

    23. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Texas Tech: 151 (0.49%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.49%)

    28. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.49%)

    29. NC State: 151 (0.49%)

    30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.37%)

    31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.37%)

    32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)

    34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)

    39. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 501 (0.15%)

    41. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

    42. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

    43. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    44. USC Trojans: 501 (0.15%)

    45. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

    46. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

    47. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    48. Virginia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    49. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

    50. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    51. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.07%)

    52. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

    53. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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