Murray State vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 6

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  • Murray State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Murray State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Murray State Racers visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Carbondale, IL.

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

The Murray State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Murray State-1.5 -110O 157.5 -105-125
Southern Illinois +1.5 -110U 157.5 -115+105

Murray State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Murray State will win this college basketball game with 54.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Murray State vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Murray State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Murray State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+7.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.75 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.4% ROI).

  • 16-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.85 Units / 6.99% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.15 Units / -13.07% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.69% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Over for -11.65 Units / -48.04% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Under for +9.4 Units / 38.92% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State is shooting 77% from the free throw line (443/578) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71%

Murray State averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,232 points/1,841 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Murray State has an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Murray State is shooting 47% (695/1,480) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Southern Illinois is shooting 46% (599/1,306) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Southern Illinois is shooting 70% from the free throw line (1,195/1,699) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

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

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Murray State has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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 opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/526) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/526) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (557/1,311) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%


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