The Evansville Purple Aces will look to improve on a 10-8 record on Saturday when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Ford Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Evansville Purple Aces as -4-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Evansville Purple Aces bring a 10-8 record (6-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-8 Salukis, who are 8-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Evansville go 6-8 so far and the Southern Illinois Salukis go 6-8.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Evansville Purple Aces at No. 159 and the Southern Illinois Salukis at No. 132 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis rank No. 232 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 33.94 per game. That compares with Evansville’s No. 201 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Evansville is college basketball's No. 261-ranked team at 3.89 per game, while the Southern Illinois Salukis rate No. 239 with 5.61 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Southern Illinois got 15 points from Sean O'Brien but lost anyway, 60-53, to Illinois State on Wednesday at SIU Arena.
Evansville suffered a 55-51 loss against Missouri State on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Jaylon Brown in a losing effort at JQH Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois at Drake, Wednesday, January 18th
Evansville at Wichita State, Tuesday, January 17th