NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Underdogs vs

The Saint Louis Billikens will look to improve on a 5-5 record on Monday when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Chaifetz Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Saint Louis Billikens betting line as 0-point in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Saint Louis Billikens sit at 5-5 (2-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Southern Illinois Salukis are currently 10-2 (5-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Saint Louis is 2-5 OU, and Southern Illinois is 6-4 OU.

The Saint Louis Billikens sit at No. 310 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Southern Illinois Salukis sit at No. 52 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Saint Louis has the nation's No. 217-rated offensive output, at 67.6 PPG. The visiting Southern Illinois Salukis defense ranks No. 140 allowing on average 70.17 PPG. The Billikens FG% has averaged 45.09% so far, less than the Saint Louis Salukis marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.83% per game.