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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The odds for this Ohio Valley conference game currently have Little Rock as the -6 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Eastern Illinois Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Illinois dropped to 1-8 this season after a 79-72 road loss to Southeast Missouri State on Thursday. The Panthers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>EIU trailed 38-35 at halftime and were outscored 41-37 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 151 exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Eastern Illinois put up 72 points, shooting 41.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. They hit 35.7% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 14 attempts, and connected on 72.4% of their free throws, going 21 for 29. The Panthers were strong on the offensive glass, grabbing 17 rebounds, but managed just 6 assists as a team.</p> <p>Teddy Washington Jr. led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Zion Fruster also contributed from deep, making 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points. Nakyel Shelton added 17 points despite shooting 30.8% from the field, while Kooper Jacobi chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Eastern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field. They had a tough time inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois gave up 10 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they hit 75% of their free throws. The Panthers did limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will the Trojans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Little Rock moved to 5-5 on the season with a 60-56 home win over SIUE on Thursday, December 19th. The Trojans, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Little Rock led 30-22 at halftime, but allowed 34 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 of their own. The game’s total points of 116 fell well short of the 137 O/U line.</p><p>In their last game, Little Rock struggled offensively, shooting just 39% from the field and 37.5% on two-point attempts. They hit 42.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 19 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.8%.</p> <p>Ray'Sean Taylor led the Trojans with 18 points, despite shooting 3 of 10 from the field. Mwani Wilkinson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, along with 7 assists.</p><p>Little Rock's defense held their opponent to just 56 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Trojans limited their opponent to 37% shooting on two-point attempts, with 15 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Little Rock's opponent shot 42%, hitting 8 of 19 threes. The Trojans also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Little Rock gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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