Who's Playing

Eastern Illinois @ Eastern Kentucky

Current Records: Eastern Illinois 2-3; Eastern Kentucky 4-1

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Eastern Illinois Panthers will be on the road. They will take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 7 p.m. ET Monday at McBrayer Arena. The Panthers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Eastern Kentucky and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 31 of 2019.

EIU took their game at home this past Thursday with ease, bagging a 96-64 victory over the Rockford University Regents.

Meanwhile, Eastern Kentucky didn't have too much trouble with the Albany Great Danes at home this past Saturday as they won 77-64.

EIU have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 15.50 point spread they are up against. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Eastern Illinois' opponents whenever they hit the road.

Their wins bumped EIU to 2-3 and the Colonels to 4-1. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: McBrayer Arena -- Richmond, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Colonels are a big 15.5-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Colonels as a 12.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Illinois both have four wins in their last eight games.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - Eastern Kentucky 93 vs. Eastern Illinois 85
  • Dec 30, 2020 - Eastern Kentucky 69 vs. Eastern Illinois 61
  • Feb 06, 2020 - Eastern Kentucky 91 vs. Eastern Illinois 84
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Eastern Kentucky 77 vs. Eastern Illinois 74
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Eastern Illinois 67 vs. Eastern Kentucky 66
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Eastern Illinois 54 vs. Eastern Kentucky 53
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Eastern Illinois 74 vs. Eastern Kentucky 60
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Eastern Illinois 97 vs. Eastern Kentucky 85