Indiana State Sycamores at Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Prediction 01/30/19

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The Indiana State Sycamores (11-9, 3-5 MVC) will be at SIU Arena to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (10-11, 3-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Indiana State Sycamores vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Salukis lost big to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 75-50, while the Sycamores lost to the Illinois State Redbirds, 76-62.

Indiana State did an excellent job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent) while Southern Illinois did an excellent job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). Southern Illinois’ Armon Fletcher had a good outing, contributing 12 points and five rebounds. Indiana State, meanwhile, was led by Tyreke Key, who recorded 18 points.

The Salukis dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Southern Illinois won 76-72. Southern Illinois had a better effective field goal percentage (0.528 vs. 0.439). Indiana State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 15.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Indiana State does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), but Southern Illinois is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 19th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.171).

Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Illinois, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Southern Illinois ranks 89th in assists per game (14.3) while Indiana State ranks 238th (10.8).
  • The Sycamores rank 232nd in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Salukis rank 240th (33.4).
  • The Sycamores rank 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Salukis rank 232nd (24.9).
  • Southern Illinois ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while Indiana State ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Salukis have scored an average of 58.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average).