- Matchup: Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Iowa Hawkeyes
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
- Broadcast: BTN
- Betting Odds: Eastern Illinois (+35.5)
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The Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-1) head to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a showdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0). Iowa enters this contest as significant favorites, listed at 35.5 points, with an over/under of 136.5.
In their previous outing, the Panthers faced off against Indiana, suffering a defeat with a score of 91-57. Eastern Illinois finished with a shooting percentage of 50.0% (25 of 50) and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 4 of 7 for a 57.1% success rate. They managed to collect a total of 22 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and dished out 13 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and securing 6 steals. Defensively, the Panthers allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field on 29 out of 58 attempts. Indiana recorded 13 assists and 13 steals, grabbing 32 rebounds (13 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The Hoosiers also shot 75.0% from the free-throw line, converting 24 of 32 attempts, and made 9 of 24 shots from three-point range. Eastern Illinois committed 22 fouls, while Indiana had 11.
Demar Burton played a pivotal role for Eastern Illinois, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0% with 1 assist during his 19 minutes on the court, wrapping up with 10 points on 4 of 8 shooting.
The Panthers come into this game with a record of 0-1. They average 22.0 turnovers per game and 22.0 fouls. As a unit, Eastern Illinois secures 26.0 rebounds per game while accumulating 13 assists, ranked 227th in D-1 for assists. The team is making 21.4% of their three-point attempts (3 of 14) and 57.1% from the charity stripe. They average just 57.0 points per game, placing them 323rd in D-1, despite shooting 50.0% overall.
Defensively, the Panthers force 11.0 turnovers per game and induce 11.0 fouls. They rank 205th in giving up assists, allowing 13 per game. The defense permits opponents a field goal percentage of 50.0% (29 of 58) and collects an average of 34.0 rebounds per match. The Panthers are conceding 37.5% from three-point range, ranking 321st nationally in points allowed (91.0).
In their last matchup, the Iowa Hawkeyes secured a 76-54 victory over Lipscomb. On the boards, Iowa allowed Lipscomb to grab 32 rebounds (6 offensive). The Hawkeyes struggled from three-point range, making only 3 of 18 attempts (16.7%), while finishing 17 of 21 from the free-throw line for 81.0%. Iowa converted 28 out of 59 field-goal attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.5%. They hit 6 of 25 three-point attempts (24.0%) and made 14 of their free-throw attempts at a 50.0% clip. Lipscomb committed 25 fouls, leading to 28 free throws for the Hawkeyes, who also forced 8 turnovers while recording 11 steals. Iowa tallied 39 total rebounds, including 26 defensive boards and 13 offensive boards.
Jaidyn Coon was instrumental for Iowa, making 5 of 8 shots (62.5%) along with 6 rebounds. He scored 12 points in 19 minutes and contributed 1 assist.
With a record of 1-0 this season, the Hawkeyes average 19.0 personal fouls per game and shoot 50.0% from the free-throw line. They dish out assists 16.0 times per contest (156th nationally) and commit 8.0 turnovers per game. Iowa has put up 76 points thus far and pulls down 41.0 rebounds per matchup, shooting 47.5% from the field, ranking 153rd in the nation.
The Hawkeyes’ defense ranks 56th in Division 1, allowing just 54.0 points per game. They force 17.0 turnovers per game and limit opponents to 36.2% shooting (114th in D-1). Iowa’s defense allows 16.7% shooting from three-point range (3 of 18) and opponents are connecting at 81.0% from the free-throw line. They yield 5.0 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, placing them 18th and 162nd in the country, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Eastern Illinois (+35.5)
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