The Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-5) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-7) will meet again in another chapter of an evolving Ohio Valley Conference rivalry. As of recent EIU has exerted their will in this conference clash but overall this has been a very evenly matched series. The tip is scheduled for 4:15 PM ET. The game can be streamed on the OVC Digital Network.
Both teams enter on contrasting notes as the Panthers were defeated by Indiana State on the road in overtime. For J-State, the Gamecocks cruise in after an impressive victory at OVC’s current top dog Tennessee-Martin.
Straight Up and Against the Point Spread Records
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 8-7 SU, 7-4 ATS
Eastern Illinois Panthers 8-5 SU, 8-3 ATS
Jacksonville State vs. Eastern Illinois Key Betting Trends
- The Underdog is 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS in the previous three.
- EIU has won the last three overall.
- EIU is 5-1 at home this season.
- Both teams are 4-4 SU in the previous eight contests.
Public Money Consensus
In the early going we have seen 75% of the money go in with the Panthers against the spread. The market has moved by half of a point since the open, indicating an early lean on the favorite Eastern Illinois. In Over/Under markets we have seen the market ascend by a point from an open of 138.5 to 139.5, indicating action on the Over.
