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The Southern Illinois Salukis host Chicago State on Sunday, looking to build on their 5-4 mark against the 2-8 Cougars in college basketball betting action at SIU Arena.
Chicago State Cougars vs Southern Illinois Salukis Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago State Cougars will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Sunday; they are 3-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Southern Illinois Salukis are 6-2 ATS. Chicago State Cougars are 1-1 on betting the total; Southern Illinois Salukis are 0-1.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 100-rated Southern Illinois Salukis and the No. 324-ranked Chicago State Cougars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
How Chicago State Cougars vs Southern Illinois Salukis Stats Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Chicago State is ranked No. 181 in NCAA basketball at 33.9 per game. Contrast that with Southern Illinois's No. 174 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Illinois is the No. 234-ranked team in the country at 4.44 per game, while Chicago State rates No. 146 at 6.1 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago State was run off the court by the Rockets on Saturday as Toledo routed them 87-59 at Savage Arena.
The Salukis got 22 points from Anthony Beane, but it was SE Missouri State that prevailed in a 55-54 final on Wednesday at Show Me Center.
Chicago State Cougars vs Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Odds Trends
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State at Western Kentucky, Wednesday, December 17th
Southern Illinois at Tennessee State, Tuesday, December 16th