Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will go to the free throw line vs Southern Illinois Salukis on Wednesday, hoping to boost its 1-4 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars opened as 13-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois Salukis currently sport a 2-2 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 0-2 ATS. The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars are 1-4 and 0-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Southern Illinois Salukis produce a 1-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars have gone 3-1 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 287-ranked Southern Illinois Salukis and the No. 290-rated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is ranked No. 156 in NCAA basketball at 36.4 per game. Contrast that with Southern Illinois's No. 127 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Illinois is the No. 222-ranked team in the country at 6 per game, while Southern Illinois-Edwardsville rates No. 152 at 7.4 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars were hammered by Creighton on Saturday, losing by a 103-66 final at CenturyLink Center-NE in college basketball betting action.
The Salukis got 19 points from Sean Lloyd, but it was Murray State that prevailed in a 81-73 final on Saturday at CFSB Center.
- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games
- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois
- Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois
- Southern Illinois is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
- Southern Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
- Southern Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at IPFW, Sunday, December 3rd
Southern Illinois at San Jose State, Saturday, December 2nd
