Southern Illinois vs Drake Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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  • Drake (25-7) is a Drake -4.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois (23-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Southern Illinois Salukis (23-9) visit Enterprise Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs (25-7) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in St. Louis.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Southern Illinois vs. Drake Over/Under is 126.5 total points.

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Southern Illinois vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Illinois+4.5 -105O 126.5 -110+170
Drake -4.5 -115U 126.5 -110-210

Southern Illinois vs Drake Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Drake will win this game with 59.4% confidence.

Southern Illinois vs Drake Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Southern Illinois and Drake, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 46 games (+18.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+11.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.30 Units / 33% ROI)

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has gone 12-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 22-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.2 Units / 7.8% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has gone 14-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.6 Units / 8.89% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/24 games) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Southern Illinois has averaged 65.1 points per game (3,580 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.2

Southern Illinois has averaged 66.5 points per game (1,595 points/24 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Southern Illinois has 15.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Drake has 668 defensive rebounds this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Drake has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (642 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Southern Illinois has 187 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (358 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (668 rebounds/24 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Drake has 383 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams


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