- Southern Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Missouri State
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Missouri State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Missouri State Bears visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Missouri State | +1.5 -105 | O 135.5 -110 | +110 |
| Southern Illinois | -1.5 -115 | U 135.5 -110 | -135 |
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Missouri State will win this college basketball game with 62.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Missouri State vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 67.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Missouri State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Missouri State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
- Missouri State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.40 Units / 13% ROI)
- Missouri State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.30 Units / 40% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.94 Units / 5% ROI)
Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Missouri State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.12% ROI).
- 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -28.69% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -38.31% ROI).
- 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -11 Units / -48.25% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri State shot 31% from three (209/680) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Missouri State has 508 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Missouri State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (368 assists/ 375 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Missouri State averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,192 points/1,799 shots) last season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (207/312) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Southern Illinois has a 33% free throw rate (312 free throw attempts/958 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Southern Illinois has made 6.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Southern Illinois has averaged 72.0 points per game (1,152 points/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 76.4
Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri State allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,189 points/1,937 shots) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Missouri State averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (902 rebounds/31 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Missouri State allowed opponents to shoot 42% (805/1,937) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Missouri State has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (361 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
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 averaged 7.2 steals per game (115 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (430/935) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (130/353) this season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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