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NCAAB · Valparaiso Crusaders at Southern Illinois Salukis

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Southern Illinois Favored with -14 Odds in Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Matchup

Game time: January 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Banterra Center — Carbondale, IL

Article updated Jan 24, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Southern Illinois is currently the favored team in a betting scenario, with odds opening at -14. It is worth noting that there has been no change in the line since it was

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Southern Illinois is currently the favored team in a betting scenario, with odds opening at -14. It is worth noting that there has been no change in the line since it was first established.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crusaders +680 | Salukis -1,100

Spread: Crusaders +14 (-110) | Salukis -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 92%.

Valparaiso Crusaders

Valparaiso ranks 201st overall in the power ranking, but is 328th in offense and 173rd in defense. They have a record of 6-13 this season, with a 12-6 ATS record. Offensively, Valparaiso shoots 40.50% from the field (ranked 335th) and 71.33% from the free throw line (ranked 184th), and makes 31.70% of their three-pointers (ranked 276th). They average 34.72 rebounds per game (ranked 242nd) and have 12.17 offensive assists and 12.06 turnovers per game (ranked 276th and 173rd respectively). Defensively, Valparaiso allows opponents to shoot 44.52% from the field (ranked 251st) and 67.28% from the free throw line (ranked 34th). They allow opponents to make 33.78% of their three-pointers (ranked 221st) and average 38.67 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 38.67th). Valparaiso also averages 14.17 defensive assists and 13.11 turnovers per game (ranked 285th and 126th respectively).

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Southern Illinois Salukis Analysis

The Southern Illinois Salukis have a power ranking of 74 and are ranked #209 for offense, scoring an average of 73.83 points per game. However, they are ranked #34 for defense, giving up an average of 64.67 points per game. Overall, their record is 12-7 (13-4-1 ATS). In their last three matchups against Valparaiso, they went 3-0 (2-1 ATS). In terms of offense, the Salukis have a field goal percentage of 47.14%, which ranks them #66 in the NCAAB. They also have a free throw percentage of 75.41%, ranking them #48, and a three-point percentage of 38.36%, ranking them #19. Additionally, they average 32.56 rebounds per game, ranking #330, and have an average of 15.17 offensive assists and 10.72 turnovers per game, ranking #82 and #63 respectively. On defense, Southern Illinois allows opponents to have a field goal percentage of 43.09%, ranking them #169. They also allow a free throw percentage of 68.03%, ranking them #51. However, they are strong against three-pointers, allowing only 27.71% to be made, which ranks them #9. They also average 32.00 defensive rebounds per game, ranking #32. Finally, they have an average of 11.06 defensive assists and 11.00 turnovers per game, ranking #53 and #298 respectively.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Valparaiso Crusaders+800 → +675Moved
  • Moneyline · Southern Illinois Salukis-1,430 → -1,075Moved
  • Spread · Valparaiso Crusaders+14 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Southern Illinois Salukis-14 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over137.25 (-110) → 134 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under137.25 (-110) → 134 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Valparaiso Crusaders
4-12 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Southern Illinois Salukis
9-6 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-24T11:23:04.834Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-10Southern Illinois Salukis 77 · Valparaiso Crusaders 68
  • 2023-02-14Southern Illinois Salukis 66 · Valparaiso Crusaders 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 75-69

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 75-69 on January 24, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Southern Illinois Salukis' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 46-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Valparaiso Crusaders +13.5 (-110) spread, Valparaiso Crusaders covered, while the 144 combined points finished over the recorded total of 134.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 72dolphinsSpread · Valparaiso Crusaders +14 (-110)Win
  • Kentc_Spread · Valparaiso Crusaders +14 (-110)Win
  • CovergirlSpread · Southern Illinois Salukis -14 (-110)Loss
  • BrycetSpread · Valparaiso Crusaders +14 (-110)Win
  • DoclocksSpread · Valparaiso Crusaders +14 (-110)Win
  • 2387960509Moneyline · Southern Illinois Salukis -1,100Win
  • RcTotal · Over 133.5 (-110)Win