- Murray State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Murray State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Murray State Racers visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL, USA.
Murray State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Murray State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Murray State vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Murray State | -1.5 +100 | O 138.5 -110 | -110 |
| Southern Illinois | +1.5 -120 | U 138.5 -110 | -110 |
Murray State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Murray State will win this college basketball game with 79.6% 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 62.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Murray State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.27 Units / 33% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- Murray State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.19 Units / 17% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Murray State has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / -20.6% ROI).
- 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -1.72% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -15.51% ROI).
- 6-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.2 Units / -27.53% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Murray State has 24.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Murray State has made 26 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams
Murray State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (532 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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 has averaged 72.9 points per game (1,386 points/19 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 75.7
Southern Illinois has 247 turnovers this season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams
Southern Illinois turned the ball over 339 times last season — 5th fewest among Missouri Valley Teams
Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State has allowed 5.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Murray State has averaged 7.3 steals per game (138 steals/19 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0
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 has averaged 7.4 steals per game (140 steals/19 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Southern Illinois has 140 steals this season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
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 forced 12.6 turnovers per game (239 turnovers/19 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.4
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