Drake vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs Southern Illinois

The Drake Bulldogs go up against the Southern Illinois Salukis, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Thursday, March 5.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Drake clash with Southern Illinois. Our prediction is for Over 137.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

Drake Bulldogs were beaten 75-53 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Northern Iowa Panthers.

Southern Illinois Salukis triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Evansville Purple Aces were beaten 81-67.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Southern Illinois beat Drake when the teams last met. It was a 66-61 scoreline. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Drake victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern Illinois	16-15	2273	2159	114	8-7	8-8	4W
Drake	12-19	2334	2330	4	7-12	5-7	9L

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Drake vs Southern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Take on Drake vs Southern Illinois with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We think that 137.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

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Key Drake vs Southern Illinois stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Drake games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Drake games on the road.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Drake games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Southern Illinois games at home.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Southern Illinois games at home.

Over 137.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 69 - 76 Southern Illinois

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Southern Illinois to claim a 76-69 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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Drake vs Southern Illinois Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 71% chance of securing victory, Southern Illinois are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -250. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +202 about Drake.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 137.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Drake

+202

Southern Illinois

-250

Point Spread

Drake +4.5

-102

Southern Illinois -4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 137.5

-110

Over 137.5

-110

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Drake Stats

Southern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 64.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-5	2605	2247	358	15-2	11-3	1L
Bradley	20-11	2401	2265	136	16-3	4-8	1W
Illinois State	20-11	2352	2116	236	15-3	5-8	2W
Murray State	20-11	2588	2466	122	14-3	6-8	1L
Northern Iowa	19-12	2148	1895	253	12-5	7-7	1W
UIC	17-14	2334	2165	169	10-6	7-8	1L
Valparaiso	16-14	2131	2148	-17	12-4	4-10	1L
Southern Illinois	16-15	2273	2159	114	8-7	8-8	4W
Drake	12-19	2334	2330	4	7-12	5-7	9L
Indiana State	11-20	2292	2320	-28	8-7	3-13	1W
Evansville	7-24	2084	2379	-295	5-12	2-12	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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