The UNLV Rebels will look to improve on a 6-5 record on Monday when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Thomas & Mack Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the UNLV Rebels in this one found them listed as -1.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Salukis was expected to move the line.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs UNLV Rebels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
UNLV Rebels battles the Southern Illinois Salukis, currently sitting with a 6-5 mark (4-3 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-5 for the UNLV Rebels and 3-3 for the Southern Illinois Salukis.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 204-rated Southern Illinois Salukis taking on the No. 90-rated UNLV Rebels in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Southern Illinois is ranked No. 166 in NCAA basketball at 36.29 per game. Contrast that with UNLV's No. 40 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UNLV is the No. 138-ranked team in the country at 7.55 per game, while Southern Illinois rates No. 229 at 5.82 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Armon Fletcher scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Salukis to a win (they lost 79-73 to Sam Houston State at SIU Arena on Saturday).
UNLV was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Duke and falling by a 94-45 score at T-Mobile Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois home to Tennessee-Martin, Thursday, December 22nd
UNLV at Kansas, Thursday, December 22nd