Southern Illinois Salukis

Basketball NCAAB Wed 19 Feb 20:00

Murray State Racers

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Southern Illinois Good Value to Cause Murray State Problems

With Southern Illinois capable of remaining close to Murray State, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -102 is available that the +1.5 is covered.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 74-64 Murray State Win

Southern Illinois Salukis were beaten 73-68 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Belmont Bruins.

Murray State Racers were beaten 74-67 in their last game, being turned over at home to Northern Iowa Panthers.

Murray State beat Southern Illinois when the teams last met. It was a 74-64 scoreline. The past 8 games between the teams have seen Southern Illinois win five times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

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Key Southern Illinois vs Murray State stats:

  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Southern Illinois in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Southern Illinois in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in 5 of their last 8 games against Southern Illinois.

Southern Illinois vs Murray State Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to back Southern Illinois against the spread here. The underdogs should be able to produce a solid performance in this college contest, with +1.5 making lots appeal at -102.

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Southern Illinois +1.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Published 23:53, 18 February 2025

Southern Illinois vs Murray State Bet Builder Tips

Spread Southern Illinois +1.5
Totals Over 137.5
Result & BTTS 60 Southern Illinois / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Southern Illinois Southern Illinois logo 74 - 71 Murray State logo Murray State

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Southern Illinois enjoying a 74-71 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Southern Illinois vs Murray State 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Murray State are available at Moneyline odds of -122, while opponents Southern Illinois can be backed at +102. There is a 55% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 138.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 138.5, the odds are -115.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Murray State at -130. On the flip side, Southern Illinois are -110 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

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Team Stats

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Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Drake 30-3 2313 1928 385 18-2 12-1 7W
Bradley 26-8 2612 2339 273 16-3 10-5 1L
Belmont 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Northern Iowa 20-12 2355 2150 205 14-7 6-5 2L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
Indiana State 14-18 2563 2545 18 8-7 6-11 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
Evansville 11-21 2113 2263 -150 7-9 4-12 4L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
  • 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