- Southern Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Des Moines, IA.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. Drake Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | -1.5 -110 | O 149.5 -115 | -125 |
| Drake | +1.5 -110 | U 149.5 -105 | +105 |
Southern Illinois vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 56.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern Illinois vs Drake Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.00 Units / 42% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.30 Units / 38% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 away games (+5.10 Units / 54% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games (+3.70 Units / 13% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.90 Units / 76% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.91% ROI).
- 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -1.29% ROI
- 8-18 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -41.36% ROI
- 18-8 when betting the Under for +9.2 Units / 32.22% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.55 Units / -29.95% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.4 Units / -12.93% ROI
- 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI
- 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 4.7 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Southern Illinois has an eFG% of 50% this season — 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Southern Illinois has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,918 points/1,567 shots) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Southern Illinois is shooting 68% from the free throw line (795/1,172) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (380 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake shot 48% (911/1,904) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
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 31% from three (195/632) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Southern Illinois has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (693 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Southern Illinois has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,537 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (858 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
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