The Southern Illinois Salukis (4-5) will travel to Reed Green Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (2-7). Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Southern Illinois Salukis at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles fell to the Tulane Green Wave, 61-56, while the Salukis were victorious over the Norfolk State Spartans, 76-59.
Southern Illinois dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 (below their season average of 0.200) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 17.6). For those same stats, Norfolk State had marks of 0.093 and 29.0, respectively. Southern Miss, on the other hand, held Tulane to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 25.9). Southern Miss was led by Tyler Stevenson, who put up 10 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Marcus Domask played well for Southern Illinois, recording 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Southern Miss ranks 280th in possessions per game (67.4) and Southern Illinois is 342nd (65.7) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Southern Illinois Salukis at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Southern Illinois ranks 110th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Southern Miss ranks 299th (26.1).
- The Golden Eagles rank 16th in assists per game (16.3) while the Salukis rank 117th (13.7).
- Southern Illinois ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Southern Miss ranks 80th (2.9).
- The Golden Eagles rank 162nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Salukis rank 317th (33.0).
- Southern Miss averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 58th in the country. Southern Illinois ranks 192nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
