The Southern Illinois Salukis (5-7) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-8) to SIU Arena. The Redhawks can end a seven-game road losing streak. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Salukis easily got past the Hampton Pirates, 75-53, while the Redhawks were blown out by the fifth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 80-48.
Southern Illinois played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.0 (better than their season average of 18.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.515). Hampton was 21.6 and 0.417, respectively, for those same stats. Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, forced Ohio State into a turnover percentage of 27.2 (above their season average of 15.6). Southern Illinois’ Marcus Domask had a good outing, contributing 19 points and six assists. DQ Nicholas, meanwhile fueled Southeast Missouri State with 10 points.
The Salukis won the lone game between these two teams last season, 83-73. One of Southern Illinois’ largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Redhawks were just 5-10 (50.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Southeast Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Illinois, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Southern Illinois ranks 164th in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 243rd (17.2).
- The Salukis average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 129th in the NCAA. The Redhawks rank 192nd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Southeast Missouri State averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Southern Illinois ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Redhawks rank 181st in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Salukis rank 259th (29.3).
- Southern Illinois ranks 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 113th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Salukis have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
