Missouri St. Bears vs Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Picks & Predictions
The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6, 3-2 MVC) will look to secure their second straight road victory as they face the Murray State Racers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) on Saturday at 4 PM ET at
Game outlook
The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6, 3-2 MVC) will look to secure their second straight road victory as they face the Murray State Racers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) on Saturday at 4 PM ET at CFSB Center. The Beacons are coming off a close 98-95 win over Indiana State, while the Racers defeated Northern Iowa 71-68 in their last outing. Murray State currently holds a 5-3 record in games against Valparaiso. The betting line favors Southern Illinois at -1.75. Find out more about this matchup in the Valparaiso Beacon vs. Murray State Racers prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +110 | Salukis -135
Spread: Bears +1.75 (-110) | Salukis -1.75 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 57%.
Missouri St. Bears
The Beacons are coming off three consecutive wins and will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the Racers on Saturday. Valparaiso is averaging 80.7 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game. All Wright, Cooper Schwieger, and Tyler Schmidt were the top performers in their last game. However, defensively, they have struggled, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. On the other hand, Missouri St. has a power ranking of 244 and is ranked 281 in offense and 193 in defense, with a record of 16-18 this season. They have had mixed results with their shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Overall, both teams have areas to improve on if they want to come out with a win in their upcoming matchup. If you need quality NCAAB predictions, this site is a valuable resource for basketball winners.