Indiana State vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Indiana State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Indiana State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Indiana State Sycamores visit Enterprise Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO, USA.

Indiana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Indiana State-1.5 -105O 156.5 -125-120
Southern Illinois +1.5 -115U 156.5 +105+100

Indiana State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Indiana State will win this college basketball game with 77.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Indiana State vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Indiana State has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Indiana State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)

Indiana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Indiana State has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -1.57% ROI).

  • 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.75 Units / -17.68% ROI
  • 21-8 when betting the Over for +12.2 Units / 38.3% ROI
  • 8-21 when betting the Under for -15.15 Units / -47.42% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 12-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -17.55% ROI).

  • 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.45 Units / -23.54% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI

Indiana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana State averaged 1.47 points per shot (3,126 points/2,133 shots) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Indiana State has scored 5,514 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Indiana State had a TS% of 55% last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Indiana State scored 3,126 points last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois is shooting 46% (820/1,784) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%

Southern Illinois has averaged 12.5 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/31 games) this season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Southern Illinois has averaged 73.1 points per game (2,266 points/31 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Indiana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana State has allowed 79.3 points per game (2,459 points/31 games) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Indiana State averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,046 rebounds/37 games) last season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Indiana State has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (822 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Indiana State averaged 28.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,046 rebounds/37 games) last season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.0 steals per game (364 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

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 36% from three (257/717) this season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (2,303 points/1,811 shots) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.28


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