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  3. Southern Illinois Salukis vs Illinois St. Redbirds
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Southern Illinois Salukis vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: CEFCU Arena — Normal, IL

Article updated Jan 4, 10:46 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Southern Illinois Salukis will be looking to secure their first conference win of the season as they take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday. The game will be held

Game outlook

The Southern Illinois Salukis will be looking to secure their first conference win of the season as they take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday. The game will be held at CEFCU Arena at 4 PM ET. The Salukis are 8-2 in their last 10 games against Illinois State. Illinois State is currently favored to win by 6.5 points. For more detailed analysis on the matchup, refer to the Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Illinois State Redbirds prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Salukis +215 | Redbirds -265

Spread: Salukis +6.5 (-110) | Redbirds -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 73%.

Southern Illinois Salukis

Southern Illinois has struggled recently with losses in their last few games, failing to cover the spread. They will aim to end their losing streak and secure their first conference win in their upcoming game. The team averages 72.3 points per game but only scored 53 points in their last outing, with Kennard Davis Jr. leading the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Defensively, they have given up an average of 74.6 points per game. Southern Illinois is ranked 275 in offense, #248 in defense, and have a record of 5-8 this season. They will need a strong defensive effort to secure a win. If you are looking for NCAAB predictions, we have the best available.

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Illinois St. Redbirds Analysis

The Illinois State Redbirds bounced back from a recent loss to UIC with a win over Murray State, successfully covering the spread for the sixth time in their last seven games. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure a second consecutive victory in their upcoming game on Sunday. The team has been averaging 78.7 points per game, with a strong offensive performance in their last game where they made 53.1 percent of their field goals and 40 percent of their three-pointers. Key players such as Johnny Kinziger, Caden Boser, and Malachi Poindexter contributed significantly to the team's success. However, defensively, the Redbirds have been giving up an average of 72 points per game and will need to improve their efforts to secure another win. With an overall power ranking of 93, Illinois State is ranked #102 for offense and #215 for defense. Their statistics show a strong offensive performance with a high percentage of field goals and three-pointers made, while defensively they need to work on allowing fewer field goals and free throws. Fans can take advantage of top betting offers from leading sportsbooks to support the Redbirds in their upcoming games.

Illinois State Redbirds Poised for Victory in Matchup Against Southern Illinois Salukis

Illinois State Redbirds have shown strong performance with five wins in seven home games, while the Southern Illinois Salukis have struggled with three losses in four road games. The Redbirds hold the advantage in the upcoming game due to their efficient shooting, averaging over 47 percent in their last three games, compared to the Salukis' 40 percent. Furthermore, Illinois State excels at free throws, making over 78 percent at home, whereas the Salukis fall short at less than 70 percent. With a strong rebounding game, averaging more than seven offensive rebounds per game at home, the Redbirds create multiple scoring opportunities. They also have a disciplined offense, committing less than 10 turnovers per game, reducing easy-scoring chances for the Salukis. On the defensive end, the Salukis struggle, allowing over 81 points per game on the road. Therefore, Illinois State is predicted to cover the spread in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Salukis vs Redbirds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Salukis vs Redbirds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Southern Illinois Salukis+215 → +275Moved
  • Moneyline · Illinois St. Redbirds-265 → -340Moved
  • Spread · Southern Illinois Salukis+6.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Illinois St. Redbirds-6.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over142.5 (-110) → 140 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142.5 (-110) → 140 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Southern Illinois Salukis
16-16 matchup record · 2-7-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Illinois St. Redbirds
23-13 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-05T03:46:15.408Z). 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

  • 2024-02-10Illinois St. Redbirds 66 · Southern Illinois Salukis 69
  • 2024-01-06Southern Illinois Salukis 71 · Illinois St. Redbirds 64
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 85-54

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 85-54 on January 5, 2025, a 31-point decision in the series. Illinois St. Redbirds' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 44-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Southern Illinois Salukis +7.5 (-110) spread, Illinois St. Redbirds covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 140.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • HitmanhartSpread · Southern Illinois Salukis +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Southern Illinois Salukis +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Southern Illinois Salukis +7 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 142 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Southern Illinois Salukis +7 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 142 (-110)Loss