The Southern Illinois Salukis will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Wright State Raiders at SIU Arena on Friday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Wright State Raiders in this one, their betting line was listed as 5.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Wright State Raiders vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Southern Illinois Salukis are 22-10 overall and 15-14-1 ATS, while the Wright State Raiders are 22-13 and 15-19 ATS. As for the betting totals, Southern Illinois boasts a 16-14 on the OU, and Wright State is 14-19-1.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 102-rated Southern Illinois Salukis and the No. 125-ranked Wright State Raiders, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Illinois's No. 126-ranked scoring average of 73.75 PPG, against a Wright State Raiders defense rated No. 31 and allowing 65.8 PPG. The Southern Illinois Salukis FG% has averaged 45.32% to date this season, more than the Wright State Raiders shooters have managed so far (44.68% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Michael Karena scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Raiders to a win (they lost 78-69 to Wisc-Green Bay at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday).
Southern Illinois got 17 points from Anthony Beane, Jr. but lost anyway, 66-60, to Northern Iowa on Friday at Scottrade Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wright State home to Miami-Ohio, Tuesday, November 15th
Southern Illinois at Arkansas, Monday, November 14th