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Southern Illinois Salukis Favored to Win Against Belmont Bruins in Missouri Valley Conference Matchup

This content provides a preview of the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup between the Belmont Bruins and the Southern Illinois Salukis, highlighting their recent performances and standings within the conference. Both teams had their winning streaks snapped in their previous games and are looking to bounce back. Despite no reported injuries for either team, Southern Illinois is favored to win based on betting odds. Readers are encouraged to read the detailed prediction for this game and consider expert NCAAB picks for a chance to win big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins -109 | Salukis -112
• Spread: Bruins 0 (-110) | Salukis 0 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 53%.

Belmont vs Southern Illinois Stats

Belmont Bruins

Belmont Bruins have a strong offensive game, averaging 81.7 points per game and shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range. They are led by Jonathan Pierre, who scores 14.3 points per game, and Carter Whitt, who averages 12.7 points and 5.8 assists per game. Defensively, Belmont struggles, allowing 79.2 points per game and giving up 47.1% shooting from the field and 36.2% from three-point range. Belmont has a power ranking of 55, ranking 28th in offense and 329th in defense. They have a record of 17-9 for the season.

Southern Illinois Salukis Analysis

The Southern Illinois Salukis have a power ranking of 145 and are ranked 219th for offense, scoring an average of 72.92 points per game, and 215th for defense, allowing an average of 72.63 points per game. They have a record of 12-13 (11-11-1 ATS) overall. The team's field goal shooting percentage is 45.84% (ranked 127th) and they shoot 34.99% from three-point range (ranked 116th). They average 36.00 rebounds per game and have 14.46 offensive assists and 13.21 turnovers per game.

On defense, the Salukis allow an average of 44.00% field goals (ranked 198th) and 34.57% three-pointers (ranked 254th). They average 33.13 defensive rebounds per game and have 13.38 defensive assists and 11.50 turnovers per game. The team is led in scoring by Ali Dibba with an average of 16.7 points per game and Kennard Davis Jr with an average of 15.4 points per game. Jarrett Hensley leads in rebounds with 5.4 boards per game, Dibba leads in steals with 1.7 per game, and Hensley leads in blocked shots with 0.9 per game. Their recent matchups against Belmont resulted in 1 win and 2 losses (2-1 ATS).

Southern Illinois poised for victory against defensively challenged Belmont

Southern Illinois excels in offensive performance, scoring an average of 72.9 points per game with impressive field goal shooting at 45.6% and 3-point shooting at 34.8%. Their upcoming opponent, Belmont, however, has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 79.2 points per game and shooting percentages of 47.1% overall and 36.2% from 3-point range. Belmont previously defeated Southern Illinois 90-86, failing to cover the 9.5-point spread as home favorites. This time, Belmont will be playing on Southern Illinois' home court, where the Salukis have covered the spread in eight of their last 11 games. Given this strong performance at home and facing a weak defensive opponent, Southern Illinois is expected to secure a victory on Saturday.

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