Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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  • Illinois State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Illinois State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Illinois State Redbirds visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL, USA.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Illinois State-1.5 -110O 146.5 -105-125
Southern Illinois +1.5 -110U 146.5 -115+105

Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.05 Units / 14% ROI)

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 17-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.05 Units / 19.71% ROI).

  • 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -1.29% ROI
  • 19-9 when betting the Over for +9.1 Units / 29.5% ROI
  • 9-19 when betting the Under for -11.85 Units / -38.54% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -18.52% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.5 Units / -24.9% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 39% from three (287/736) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (405 assists/ 285 TOs) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Illinois State has made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Illinois State is shooting 49% (749/1,539) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/28 games) this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Southern Illinois has made 6.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Southern Illinois has averaged 14.2 assists per game (398 assists/28 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.1

Southern Illinois has 297 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (154 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Illinois State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (154 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Illinois State has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/28 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (2,035 points/1,554 shots) this season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Southern Illinois 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 73.1 points per game (2,046 points/28 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.7

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (225/634) this season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (713/1,618) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%


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