The Southern Illinois Salukis will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Wichita State Shockers at SIU Arena on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Southern Illinois Salukis to cover the point spread in this one found them as 4.5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Wichita State Shockers vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois Salukis sport a record of 14-2 and 9-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Wichita State Shockers have 9-5 and 5-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 8-6 for the Southern Illinois Salukis and 5-7 for the Wichita State Shockers.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 63-rated Southern Illinois Salukis and the No. 26-ranked Wichita State Shockers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Southern Illinois has the nation's No. 88-rated offensive output, at 77.56 PPG. The visiting Wichita State Shockers defense ranks No. 23 allowing on average 63.21 PPG. The Salukis FG% has averaged 48.07% so far, more than the Southern Illinois Shockers marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.8% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anton Grady scored 17 points leading the Shockers to a 67-64 victory over Evansville at Charles Koch Arena on Wednesday.
The battle between the Salukis and Braves didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Bradley was handed a 65-44 defeat on Wednesday at Carver Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State at Missouri State, Wednesday, January 13th
Southern Illinois at Illinois State, Tuesday, January 12th