Southern Illinois vs Delaware Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Southern Illinois vs Delaware

The Southern Illinois Salukis square off against the Delaware Fighting Blue Hens, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, November 23.

We’ve identified a betting angle for Southern Illinois vs Delaware on the totals. Our prediction is Under 159.5 points which can be backed at odds of -110.

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Southern Illinois Salukis were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 92-85 reverse against North Dakota State Bison.

Delaware Fighting Blue Hens last game saw them claim a 81-70 home win over Saint Peter's Peacocks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Delaware won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 56-54 victory was registered against Southern Illinois.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern Illinois	2-2	350	298	52	2-0	0-2	2L
Delaware	1-3	281	304	-23	1-1	0-2	1W

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Southern Illinois vs Delaware Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Southern Illinois vs Delaware betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 159.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this college showdown. The two teams could well end up falling short and -110 can be backed.

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Key Southern Illinois vs Delaware stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Southern Illinois games on the road.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Southern Illinois games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Delaware games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Delaware games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Delaware games.

Under 159.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Southern Illinois 78 - 74 Delaware

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Southern Illinois to win by a 78-74 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Southern Illinois vs Delaware Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Southern Illinois are -294 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Delaware.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 159.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 159.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Southern Illinois

-294

Delaware

+235

Point Spread

Southern Illinois -6.5

-104

Delaware +6.5

-118

Total Points

Under 159.5

-110

Over 159.5

-110

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Southern Illinois Stats

Delaware Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	4-0	374	246	128	4-0	0-0	4W
Western Kentucky	4-0	361	298	63	3-0	1-0	4W
New Mexico State	4-0	314	270	44	4-0	0-0	4W
Jacksonville State	3-1	370	240	130	3-1	0-0	1L
Kennesaw State	3-1	397	270	127	2-1	1-0	1L
Middle Tennessee	3-1	347	265	82	2-0	1-1	1L
Sam Houston	3-2	434	366	68	3-0	0-2	2W
Missouri State	3-2	402	347	55	3-1	0-1	1W
UTEP	3-2	398	355	43	3-1	0-1	1W
Louisiana Tech	2-2	262	223	39	2-0	0-2	1L
FIU	2-2	352	323	29	2-0	0-2	1W
Delaware	1-3	281	304	-23	1-1	0-2	1W

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	5-0	420	319	101	4-0	1-0	5W
Northern Iowa	5-0	361	295	66	4-0	1-0	5W
Murray State	4-1	472	386	86	4-0	0-1	2W
Valparaiso	4-1	351	358	-7	3-0	1-1	3W
Drake	4-2	473	378	95	3-2	1-0	2W
UIC	4-2	493	428	65	2-0	2-2	1W
Indiana State	4-2	436	423	13	3-0	1-2	2W
Illinois State	3-2	386	352	34	2-0	1-2	2W
Southern Illinois	2-2	350	298	52	2-0	0-2	2L
Evansville	3-3	440	409	31	2-2	1-1	1W
Bradley	2-3	366	353	13	2-1	0-2	1W

• 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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