Belmont Favored to Win as Betting Line Shifts to -3
According to the current betting line, Belmont is the favored team with an initial opening line of -2.5, which has since shifted to Belmont -3. This suggests that the
Game outlook
According to the current betting line, Belmont is the favored team with an initial opening line of -2.5, which has since shifted to Belmont -3. This suggests that the majority of bettors are placing their wagers on Belmont to secure a victory in this event.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Salukis +130 | Bruins -151
Spread: Salukis +3 (-110) | Bruins -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 60%.
Southern Illinois Salukis
In terms of team performance and statistics, Southern Illinois is ranked 202 in offense with an average score of 73.25 points per game. On the defensive end, they are ranked 45, allowing an average of 66.29 points to be scored against them per game. With a current record of 16-9 this season, the Salukis have performed well with a 16-7-1 against the spread record. Offensively, Southern Illinois has a field goal percentage of 46.26%, ranking them 93rd in the NCAAB. Their free throw shooting is impressive, with a success rate of 76.43%, placing them at 32nd in the rankings. They also have a decent three-point shooting average of 36.51%, ranking 53rd. However, their rebounding performance is lacking, averaging 33.25 rebounds per game and ranking 305th. They do, however, excel in offensive assists, averaging 14.17 per game and ranking 120th. On the defensive side, the Salukis allow opponents to make 44.12% of their field goals, ranking them 213th. Their opponents have a free throw success rate of 69.05%, placing Southern Illinois at 59th. They are more effective at defending three-point shots, allowing only 29.00% to be made, which ranks them 14th. Additionally, they have a solid defensive rebounding average of 31.21 per game, ranking 31st. On average, Southern Illinois achieves 10.50 defensive assists and commits 10.92 turnovers per game, ranking 21st and 286th, respectively. These statistics demonstrate that Southern Illinois has strengths in free throw shooting and three-point defense, but struggles with rebounding and turnovers.