SIU Arena will host Evansville Purple Aces vs Southern Illinois Salukis action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Illinois Salukis betting line opened as -6-point favorites 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.
Evansville Purple Aces vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Southern Illinois Salukis battles the Evansville Purple Aces, currently sitting with a 10-5 mark (7-4 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-6 for the Southern Illinois Salukis and 4-7 for the Evansville Purple Aces.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 198-ranked Southern Illinois Salukis and the No. 261-rated Evansville Purple Aces in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Evansville Purple Aces rank No. 238 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 32.93 per game. That compares with Southern Illinois’s No. 181 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Southern Illinois is college basketball's No. 216-ranked team at 6.47 per game, while the Evansville Purple Aces rate No. 233 with 6.13 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Evansville got 20 points from Ryan Taylor but lost anyway, 66-59, to Loyola-Chicago on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
The Salukis got 15 points from Armon Fletcher, but it was Drake that prevailed in a 70-67 final on Sunday at SIU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Evansville home to Bradley, Saturday, January 6th
Southern Illinois at Valparaiso, Saturday, January 6th