Southern Illinois Salukis vs Murray State Racers College Basketball Betting Preview

Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Murray State Racers try to run the Southern Illinois Salukis off the court at CFSB Center in college hoops action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Murray State Racers in this one found them listed as -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 Salukis was expected to move the line.

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Murray State Racers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Murray State Racers bring a 2-1 record (1-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 2-1 Salukis, who are 0-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Murray State go 0-2 so far and the Southern Illinois Salukis go 0-1.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 281-rated Southern Illinois Salukis taking on the No. 67-rated Murray State Racers in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis rank No. 55 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 40.33 per game. That compares with Murray State’s No. 167 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Murray State is college basketball's No. 47-ranked team at 9.33 per game, while the Southern Illinois Salukis rate No. 228 with 5.67 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Southern Illinois was run off the court by the Cardinals on Tuesday as Louisville routed them 84-42 at KFC Yum! Center.

Terrell Miller, Jr. scored 21 points and helped out with 10 rebounds for Murray State on Saturday, leading the Racers to a 80-61 victory over Wright State at Nutter Center.

Betting Trends
  • Southern Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • Southern Illinois is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
  • Southern Illinois is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Murray State
  • Southern Illinois is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Murray State
  • Murray State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • Murray State is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home
  • Murray State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Southern Illinois
  • Murray State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Southern Illinois

Next Betting Matchups

Southern Illinois home to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Wednesday, November 29th
Murray State at Harris Stowe, Tuesday, November 28th

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