Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Carver Arena Thursday as the Bradley Braves look to beat the odds vs the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Illinois Salukis opened as -1.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Bradley Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 5-8 and 5-6 ATS Bradley Braves will face the 7-6 Southern Illinois Salukis, who own a 5-4 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Bradley Braves are 5-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Southern Illinois Salukis are 3-6.
The Braves - Salukis odds would favor the Salukis if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Bradley is rated No. 269 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Southern Illinois is at No. 208.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Bradley's No. 200-rated squad against Southern Illinois's No. 248-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Bradley rates No. 189 in the country with 6.62 per game, while their foes tonight, the Southern Illinois Salukis rank No. 234 nationally with 5.77 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Southern Illinois earned a 78-70 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Thursday, getting 22 points from Armon Fletcher at SIU Arena.
Bradley was run off the court by the Horned Frogs on Wednesday as TCU routed them 74-42 at Schollmaier Arena.
- Southern Illinois is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Southern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Illinois's last 7 games on the road
- Southern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bradley
- Bradley is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Bradley is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home
- Bradley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Illinois
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois home to Drake, Sunday, January 1st
Bradley at Wichita State, Sunday, January 1st
