- Southern Illinois is a -2.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Illinois State / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+10.05 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.95 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.70 Units / 5% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 5.61% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 7.17% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (266/647) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Illinois State has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (118 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (74/251) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (742 points/647 shots) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (88/269) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (130 turnovers/10 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Southern Illinois has allowed 76.6 points per game (766 points/10 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.8
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (266/647) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Illinois State has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (118 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (74/251) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (742 points/647 shots) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (88/269) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (130 turnovers/10 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Southern Illinois has allowed 76.6 points per game (766 points/10 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.8
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