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Southern Illinois Seeks Revenge Against Evansville in Highly Anticipated Basketball Matchup

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 vs Evansville Stats

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.

Evansville Aces Analysis

Evansville continued their winning streak by defeating Belmont on the road in their last game, improving their overall record to 9-14. The Purple Aces are tied for sixth in the MVC with a 6-6 conference record. They led by as many as six points in the first half, ultimately closing the game on a 7-1 run to secure the win. Gabriel Pozzato led the team with 22 points in the victory. On the season, Evansville averages 66.3 points per game, ranking them 340th in scoring offense nationally. Defensively, they allow 70.3 points per game, putting them at 142nd in scoring defense. The team's offensive stats include shooting 43.4% from the field, 30.6% from beyond the arc, and 68.4% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.96% from the field and 31.88% from three-point range. The Purple Aces will rely on key players like Gabriel Pozzato, Cam Haffner, and Tayshawn Comer, supported by other contributors, to continue their success.

Southern Illinois seeks revenge against Evansville in upcoming matchup

Evansville is currently on a three-game winning streak, including a victory over Southern Illinois on the road last month. However, the Purple Aces have a mediocre home record of 6-6 and have struggled offensively this season. Southern Illinois, on the other hand, is seeking revenge for their previous loss to Evansville and have a 4-5 road record with three consecutive wins. Davis Jr. has recently improved his offensive performance to complement Dibba and Hensley's scoring abilities. Overall, Southern Illinois appears to have a slight advantage in this matchup, considering Evansville's ongoing scoring challenges.

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