Southern Illinois Salukis vs Evansville Aces Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming basketball matchup, Southern Illinois and Evansville will face off in Indiana. Southern Illinois recently lost to Drake at home, not covering the spread as
Game outlook
In this upcoming basketball matchup, Southern Illinois and Evansville will face off in Indiana. Southern Illinois recently lost to Drake at home, not covering the spread as an underdog. Meanwhile, Evansville defeated Belmont on the road, exceeding expectations as an underdog. The all-time series between the teams favors the Salukis, but Evansville won their most recent meeting earlier this year. The current betting line favors Evansville at -1.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Salukis +107 | Aces -125
Spread: Salukis +1.5 (-110) | Aces -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Evansville will win straight-up is 56%.
Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois suffered a setback in their recent game against Drake, falling to 10-13 overall and tied for eighth in the MVC with a 5-7 conference record. Despite shooting 51.1% from the field and having Kennard Davis Jr. lead with 22 points, the Salukis couldn't overcome Drake's 54.3% shooting. The team averages 73.2 points per game but struggles defensively, allowing 74.2 points per game. Ali Dibba leads the team with 16.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Elijah Elliott suffered a season-ending injury with a torn ACL in November. Southern Illinois is ranked 225th in offense and 240th in defense, shooting 46.19% from the field and 67.99% from the free throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.58% from the field and 72.11% from the free throw line. Their power ranking is 181, with a record of 10-12 and ATS 9-10-1 on the season.