- Illinois State is a -7.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (+100).
The Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | +7.5 -120 | O 141.5 -105 | +240 |
| Illinois State | -7.5 +100 | U 141.5 -115 | -300 |
Southern Illinois vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern Illinois vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 7% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+0.90 Units / 1% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -43.94% ROI).
- 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -9 Units / -43.27% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 10-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -1.06% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
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 13.2 turnovers per game (185 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (105 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Illinois State is shooting 40% from three (146/362) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State is shooting 79% from the free throw line (190/242) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Illinois State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (146 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
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 45% (367/824) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Southern Illinois has forced 11.9 turnovers per game (167 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Southern Illinois has allowed 74.6 points per game (1,045 points/14 games) this season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 4.9 steals per game (69 steals/14 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Illinois State has averaged 4.9 steals per game (69 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Illinois State has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/14 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Illinois State has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (145 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
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