SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars square off against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday, January 31.

There’s a strong case that SIUE will end up winning and that means wagering the road team on the Moneyline. You can get a generous -149 that they overcome Southern Indiana.

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SIU Edwardsville Cougars were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 67-65 reverse against Morehead State Eagles.

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles lost their last game, being beaten at home to Lindenwood Lions 73-60.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 59-55 in favor of SIUE when they last played Southern Indiana. It’s been five SIUE wins in the past 8 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
SIU Edwardsville	14-9	1652	1484	168	7-4	7-5	1W
Southern Indiana	5-17	1518	1600	-82	3-8	2-9	2L

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SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana Prediction & Picks

Step into SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with SIUE to secure a victory in this college showdown. They should have the upper hand and the -149 for our pick on the Moneyline looks like a value bet.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana stats:

• SIUE have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• SIUE have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• USI have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• USI have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• USI have lost 5 of their last 8 games against SIUE.

SIUE Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 59.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SIUE 71 - 68 Southern Indiana

For a fun bet, consider backing the Cougars to claim a 71-68 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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SIU Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana 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 the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability of winning this college game, SIU Edwardsville might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -130 Moneyline betting odds. Southern Indiana are the underdogs at +106 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 130.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 130.5, the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

SIUE

-130

USI

+106

Point Spread

SIUE -1.5

-112

USI +1.5

-108

Total Points

Under 130.5

-105

Over 130.5

-115

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SIU Edwardsville Stats

Southern Indiana Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 129.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 63.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.80 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.30 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	17-5	1619	1398	221	9-0	8-5	2W
Tennessee State	14-7	1697	1600	97	7-1	7-6	2W
Lindenwood	14-9	1846	1668	178	8-2	6-7	2W
SIU Edwardsville	14-9	1652	1484	168	7-4	7-5	1W
Southeast Missouri	13-10	1744	1659	85	7-4	6-6	4W
Morehead State	12-11	1759	1761	-2	8-2	4-9	1L
Little Rock	9-13	1568	1678	-110	5-2	4-11	3L
Eastern Illinois	9-14	1539	1615	-76	8-4	1-10	3L
Tennessee Tech	8-14	1627	1682	-55	5-5	3-9	1W
Southern Indiana	5-17	1518	1600	-82	3-8	2-9	2L
Western Illinois	3-19	1423	1691	-268	2-7	1-12	12L

• 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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