- Murray State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 168.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Murray State TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit CFSB Center to take on the Murray State Racers on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Murray, KY.
Murray State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. Murray State Over/Under is 168.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Murray State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | +6.5 -110 | O 168.5 -110 | 220 |
| Murray State | -6.5 -110 | U 168.5 -110 | -275 |
Southern Illinois vs Murray State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Murray State will win this college basketball game with 60.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern Illinois vs Murray State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Murray State will cover the spread with 51.9% 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 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)
Murray State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Murray State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.35 Units / 6% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.42% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.41% ROI
Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Murray State has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.06% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / 3.73% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive 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 13.2 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (377/1,080) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Southern Illinois has averaged 8.1 steals per game (97 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (1,057 free throw attempts/2,556 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Murray State has averaged 89.3 points per game (1,161 points/13 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.6
Murray State averaged 41% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (724 free throw attempts/1,756 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
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 13.2 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (377/1,080) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Southern Illinois has averaged 8.1 steals per game (97 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (1,057 free throw attempts/2,556 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Murray State has averaged 89.3 points per game (1,161 points/13 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.6
Murray State averaged 41% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (724 free throw attempts/1,756 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
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