College basketball betting interest will be high on Wednesday when the Sycamores of Indiana State hit the hard court against the Salukis of Southern Illinois.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Southern Illinois Salukis in this one found them listed as -2.5-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 Sycamores was expected to move the line.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois Salukis are 12-9 so far on the season, and 6-9-1 ATS vs the number. The Indiana State Sycamores, meanwhile, are 10-10 and 9-8-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Southern Illinois go 7-9 and the Indiana State Sycamores go 11-6-1 on betting totals.
The Salukis - Sycamores odds would favor the Sycamores if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Southern Illinois is rated No. 174 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Indiana State is at No. 71.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Indiana State is ranked No. 121 in NCAA basketball at 36.4 per game. Contrast that with Southern Illinois's No. 216 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Illinois is the No. 221-ranked team in the country at 6.38 per game, while Indiana State rates No. 57 at 9 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Indiana State cruised to victory on Saturday, running Illinois State out of the gym and running up a 84-54 score at Hulman Center.
Southern Illinois got 15 points from Sean Lloyd en route to a 64-53 victory over Northern Iowa on Sunday at SIU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State home to Bradley, Sunday, January 28th
Southern Illinois at Missouri State, Saturday, January 27th