Eastern Illinois at Western Illinois

Eastern Illinois played well in the opener, losing at Nebraska of the Big 10 as a +11.5 dog, 72-68. The Panthers turned up the defense with 10 steals as newcomer transfer Justice Green had three of them. Nebraska shot just 39 percent from the field in its home building. Eastern Illinois is 12-5 ATS against teams with a winning record. After playing Nebraska they step way down in competition against a Western Illinois squad off an 8-20 campaign. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games. These teams met twice last season and Eastern Illinois rolled, 63-49 and 73-64. When they met on this court last December, Western Illinois shot 30.5% at home, lost the rebound battle by seven, and had 19 turnovers against the fierce Eastern Illinois defense. Play Eastern Illinois.