- Drake is a -10.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit Enterprise Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO, USA.
Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).
The Southern Illinois vs. Drake Over/Under is 127.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | +10.5 -115 | O 127.5 -110 | +425 |
| Drake | -10.5 -105 | U 127.5 -110 | -600 |
Southern Illinois vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 51.7% 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 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 32 games (+21.35 Units / 9% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+18.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Drake have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -13.94% ROI).
- 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -20.53% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI).
- 25-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.2 Units / 8.34% ROI
- 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois is shooting 68% from the free throw line (423/625) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Southern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (457 assists/ 396 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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 attempted 1,851 shots this season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams
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 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 averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Drake had an eFG% of 55% last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has averaged 6.0 steals per game (371 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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 11.0 turnovers per game (351 turnovers/32 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (267/743) this season — 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has averaged 7.6 steals per game (461 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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
Drake has 255 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake stole the ball 206 times last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
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