- Southern Illinois is a -8.5 point favorite vs Evansville
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Evansville TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit Ford Center to take on the Evansville Purple Aces on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Evansville, IN.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).
The Southern Illinois vs. Evansville Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Evansville Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | -8.5 -115 | O 138.5 -105 | -450 |
| Evansville | +8.5 -105 | U 138.5 -115 | +340 |
Southern Illinois vs Evansville Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 63.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern Illinois vs Evansville Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.50 Units / 53% ROI)
- 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 Team Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games (+10.55 Units / 49% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+8.45 Units / 72% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
Evansville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Evansville has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+5.60 Units / 187% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games at home (+1.20 Units / 24% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.26% ROI).
- 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.55 Units / 5.21% ROI
- 8-21 when betting the Over for -15.15 Units / -47.42% ROI
- 21-8 when betting the Under for +12.2 Units / 38.3% ROI
Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Evansville has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -11.49% ROI).
- 5-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.35 Units / -36.91% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 4.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Southern Illinois has averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,109 points/1,748 shots) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Southern Illinois has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Southern Illinois has averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (357 turnovers/29 games) this season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has averaged 68.2 points per game (6,479 points/95 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Evansville has 16.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.5
Evansville is shooting 32% from three (673/2,101) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Evansville averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (260 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
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 forced 13.3 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/29 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Southern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (2,050 points/1,712 shots) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Southern Illinois has averaged 8.1 steals per game (236 steals/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (282/753) this season — 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Evansville has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Evansville has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (848/2,411) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Evansville has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
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