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Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State prediction: Southeast Missouri State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Eastern Illinois vs Southeast Missouri State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Southeast Missouri State will take on Eastern Illinois in men's college basketball action at Show Me Center on New Year's Day, beginning at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Southeast Missouri State as the most likely winner of the Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Eastern Illinois and Southeast Missouri State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Southeast Missouri State an 88% chance of defeating Eastern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Southeast Missouri State winning 79-66.
According to our model, Southeast Missouri State (-12.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eastern Illinois | Southeast Missouri State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-114) | -12.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +680 | -850 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Southeast Missouri State -12.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Eastern Illinois | +680 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Southeast Missouri State -12.5 at the spread.
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Southeast Missouri State and Eastern Illinois at Show Me Center is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Show Me Center
Conclusion
We predict Southeast Missouri State, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Illinois on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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