SIU-Edwardsville Cougars vs Eastern Illinois Panthers predictions, Mar 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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As the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars prepare to host the Eastern Illinois Panthers on March 4, 2026, fans can expect an exciting NCAA college basketball showdown at the SIU-Edwardsville home court. Both teams enter the game with a similar recent form, each having secured two wins in their last five outings. This context adds an intriguing layer to their matchup.

The Cougars, priced as favorites with odds of 1.37, will look to leverage their home-court advantage and a solid tactical setup that emphasizes strong perimeter play and fast breaks. Meanwhile, the Panthers, caught at 2.74 in the betting markets, have demonstrated resilience in their performances and will aim to exploit any lapses in the Cougars’ defense through clever ball movement and disciplined shot selection.

Analytically, the model prediction suggests a 61.9% probability of a home win, while Eastern Illinois holds a 38.1% chance to secure an upset. The projected score of 67:61 reflects a closely contested battle. Ultimately, while the Cougars possess an edge, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will need to bring their best if they hope to claim victory.

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SIU-Edwardsville
67.7%

Eastern Illinois
32.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 67:61

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.39		2.81
	1.4		2.9
	1.37		2.74

Latest Results

28.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:50
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

28.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:50
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

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, SIU-Edwardsville won 4.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

In this match, SIU-Edwardsville is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, SIU-Edwardsville won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1182:1139. (average 59.1:57).

Including home matches between the teams, SIU-Edwardsville won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 581:575. (average 52.8:52.3).

Latest Head To Head

28.02.26 SIU-Edwardsville Cougars basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:50
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

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.42%)

2. Duke Blue Devils: 4.5 (16.46%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.46%)

4. Florida Gators: 9 (8.23%)

5. Houston Cougars: 10.5 (7.05%)

6. Connecticut Huskies: 14 (5.29%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17 (4.36%)

8. Iowa State: 23 (3.22%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.39%)

10. Michigan State: 41 (1.81%)

11. Purdue Boilermakers: 41 (1.81%)

12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 56 (1.32%)

13. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.11%)

14. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.11%)

15. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.11%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 67 (1.11%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.11%)

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

19. North Carolina: 81 (0.91%)

20. Louisville: 91 (0.81%)

21. Texas Tech: 101 (0.73%)

22. Vanderbilt Commodores: 101 (0.73%)

23. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.59%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.59%)

25. Brigham Young: 126 (0.59%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.59%)

27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.49%)

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

29. NC State: 151 (0.49%)

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

31. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

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

33. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

34. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

35. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

36. Villanova Wildcats: 501 (0.15%)

37. Indiana Hoosiers: 501 (0.15%)

38. UCF Knights: 501 (0.15%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 501 (0.15%)

40. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

41. Auburn Tigers: 501 (0.15%)

42. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

43. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

45. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

46. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

47. Virginia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

48. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

49. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

50. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.07%)

51. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

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

53. USC Trojans: 1001 (0.07%)

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