Eastern Illinois has played two Division I opponents so far this season scoring 52 points versus Illinois and 69 against Loyola Chicago. The Panthers were one of the weakest scoring teams last season and nothing has changed much this season.

Illinois State is a Missouri Valley Conference team. That says enough about the Redbirds' defense and style of play. It's slow and methodical. Eastern Illinois also prefers a slow tempo.

These teams met last season. Guess how many points they combined for? 103. So I find this total way too high.