Southern Illinois Salukis vs Oklahoma St. Cowboys Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, college basketball fans can look forward to a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Salukis, with a record of 16-16,
Game outlook
On Thursday, college basketball fans can look forward to a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Salukis, with a record of 16-16, will face the 2-0 Cowboys in a non-conference showdown. Both teams will be looking to set the tone for their seasons with a strong performance. Oklahoma State opens as the betting favorite with a spread of -12, indicating high expectations for the team. The game is set to tip-off at 8:00 ET at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Salukis +513 | Cowboys -700
Spread: Salukis +12 (-110) | Cowboys -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 161.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 88%.
Southern Illinois Salukis
Coach Scott Nagy has recently taken over as the head coach of the Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball program, coming from Wright State with an impressive record. The team finished last season with a 19-13 record and is projected to finish seventh in the Missouri Valley Conference this season. Despite dropping their opener, the Salukis bounced back in their latest game with a dominant performance in every major statistical category. Individually, Kennard Davis Jr. led the team in scoring. Southern Illinois currently holds a power ranking of 175 and is ranked #0 in offense and defense. They are 1-0 this season and have shown strength in various areas of the game.