Salukis(+5.5) take on the Sycamores(-5.5) on Tuesday, 11/28/2023 @ 7:00pm EST at the Hulman Center Stadium.
The Southern Illinois Salukis and Indiana State Sycamores face each other in the Missouri Valley Conference opener on Tuesday. The Salukis had a convincing victory against
Game outlook
The Southern Illinois Salukis and Indiana State Sycamores face each other in the Missouri Valley Conference opener on Tuesday. The Salukis had a convincing victory against New Mexico State, while the Sycamores won against Toledo. Both teams earned a road win in their last two meetings. Indiana State has been listed as the favorite, with an opening line of -5.5 and no change in the line since.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Salukis +193 | Sycamores -245
Spread: Salukis +5.5 (-110) | Sycamores -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 71%.
Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis enter conference play with power ranking of 14, with an impressive 4-1 record (3-0-1 ATS). Led by Xavier Johnson (23 PPG and 5.4 APG), Jovan Stulic (10.4 PPG with 51% shooting) and Trent Brown (averaging 9.8 PPG with 53% shooting from the field), they are scoring an average of 81.4 points (75th overall) and allowing an average of only 63.2 points (45th overall). Southern Illinois averages 47.83% field goals, 72.44% free throws, 39.53% of three pointers, 35.00 rebounds, 16.20 offensive assists, 10.20 turnovers, 42.11% field goals, 67.59% free throws, 25.33% of three pointers, 31.20 defensive rebounds, 8.60 defensive assists and 13.40 turnovers. Despite being voted 9th in the MVC preseason poll, they have yet to play a true road game. Stulic to @_Scottiee for the SLAM! #Salukis | #KeepYourChip pic.twitter.com/zXJ9RRHapI