- Southern Illinois is a -5.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Drake / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Drake Bulldogs visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Drake vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Drake vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Drake vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 69.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Drake vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 away games (+9.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 away games (+8.50 Units / 42% ROI)
- Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Drake have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.65 Units / 60% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+2.25 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 3% ROI)
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -13.78% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 3.31% ROI
- 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI
- 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.34% ROI
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (126/392) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has allowed 75.3 points per game (1,205 points/16 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Southern Illinois has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (564 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake averaged 8.9 steals per game (301 steals/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Drake has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Drake has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/17 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (126/392) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has allowed 75.3 points per game (1,205 points/16 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Southern Illinois has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (564 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake averaged 8.9 steals per game (301 steals/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Drake has allowed 9.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Drake has forced 11.1 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/17 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.6
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