The Missouri State Bears will try to cover the point spread at JQH Arena on Sunday when they get a visit from the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Missouri State Bears betting line opened as 2-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Missouri State Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-11 and 9-9 ATS Missouri State Bears will face the 17-3 Southern Illinois Salukis, who own a 11-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Missouri State Bears are 10-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Southern Illinois Salukis are 11-7.
This game puts the Missouri State Bears, most recently No. 265 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Southern Illinois Salukis, who rate No. 78 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Missouri State's No. 230-ranked offense, averaging 66.42 PPG, against a Salukis defense that ranks No. 110 at 68.8 PPG. The Bears field goal percentage has averaged 41.64% so far, less than the Salukis marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.56% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Salukis got 18 points from Leo Vincent as Southern Illinois ran past Indiana State 79-66 on Wednesday at SIU Arena.
The Bears got 23 points from Dequon Miller as Missouri State ran past Drake 79-70 on Wednesday at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois home to Evansville, Thursday, January 28th
Missouri State at Indiana State, Wednesday, January 27th