Southern Illinois Salukis vs Murray St. Racers Betting Picks & Predictions
Southern Illinois will face Murray State at CFSB Center on Wednesday night in an effort to break their two-game losing streak. The Salukis, with a record of 12-15 and 7-9 in
Game outlook
Southern Illinois will face Murray State at CFSB Center on Wednesday night in an effort to break their two-game losing streak. The Salukis, with a record of 12-15 and 7-9 in the MVC, will be looking to bounce back from a 73-68 loss to Belmont. Meanwhile, the Racers, with a record of 13-14 and 7-9 in the MVC, are coming off a 74-67 loss to Northern Iowa. Southern Illinois has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Murray State, with the Racers winning the first meeting of the season 74-64. Murray State is currently favored to win by 1.5 points. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Salukis +105 | Racers -125
Spread: Salukis +1.5 (-110) | Racers -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 56%.
Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois recently suffered two consecutive losses after a two-game winning streak. In their latest game, they fell to the Racers and will look to bounce back with a win on Wednesday. The team averages 72.7 points per game but scored 68 points in their last match, shooting 50 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range. Leading the Salukis in scoring was Ali Dibba with 24 points and eight rebounds, followed by Kennard Davis Jr. with 13 points and Drew Steffe with 10 points. Defensively, Southern Illinois has struggled, allowing an average of 73.5 points per game. Overall, they are ranked 234th in offense, 217th in defense, and have a record of 12-14 this season. Their statistical rankings in shooting percentages, rebounds, and turnovers are also included. The team will need to tighten up their defense if they want to secure a victory in their upcoming game.