Southern Illinois Salukis vs Drake Bulldogs Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

The Southern Illinois Salukis will try to cover the point spread at SIU Arena on Sunday when they get a visit from the Drake Bulldogs in NCAA basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Southern Illinois Salukis were listed as -9-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Drake Bulldogs vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Southern Illinois Salukis battles the Drake Bulldogs, currently sitting with a 3-10 mark (3-7 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 3-7 for the Southern Illinois Salukis and 7-3 for the Drake Bulldogs.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 231-rated Drake Bulldogs taking on the No. 208-rated Southern Illinois Salukis in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Drake Bulldogs rank No. 198 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.46 per game. That compares with Southern Illinois’s No. 245 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Southern Illinois is college basketball's No. 244-ranked team at 5.5 per game, while the Drake Bulldogs rate No. 96 with 8.08 per game.