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Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks
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Southern Illinois (12-17) vs Illinois State (17-12)
February 25, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Southern Illinois +1.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
The Illinois State Redbirds and Southern Illinois Salukis meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Banterra Center. Here’s an Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction. This article will include an Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Pick.
Illinois State Redbirds Betting PreviewÂ
The Illinois State Redbirds beat Bradley and Missouri State, and they play Evansville next. Illinois State is now favored in each of its last three road games.Â
The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 76.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Chase Walker is averaging 15.6 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Johnny Kinziger is averaging 15.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. Dalton Banks is dishing 3.8 assists and Ty Pence is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Southern Illinois Salukis Betting PreviewÂ
The Southern Illinois Salukis lost to Murray State and Valparaiso, and they play Indiana State next. Southern Illinois has lost four straight games and is losing those games by an average of 6.25 points. It’s senior night, and Southern Illinois has three seniors.Â
The Southern Illinois Salukis are averaging 72.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Ali Dibba is averaging 16.8 points and 1.9 assists, while Kennard Davis Jr. is averaging 15.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Elijah Elliott is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Hensley is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Southern Illinois Salukis are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Illinois Salukis are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Illinois Salukis will win
- Illinois State has lost seven of its last eight games at Banterra Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern Illinois has won each of its last five night games against Illinois State.
- Illinois State has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Banterra Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win
- Southern Illinois has lost each of its last four night games.
- Illinois State has won five of its last six night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the last 11 night games between Illinois State and Southern Illinois have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Eight of Illinois State’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Banterra Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Illinois State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.1%).
- Illinois State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Injury Report
Neither Illinois State nor Southern Illinois have a player listed on its injury report.
Illinois State vs Southern Illinois Prediction
Southern Illinois will be up for this game as its senior night and despite four straight losses, the last three were decided by five or fewer points. Illinois State is still the better team and proved it last month when it won by 31 points. Southern Illinois shot 36 percent from the field and 20 percent from deep in the losing effort. Illinois State is also a profitable 17-10-1 ATS on the season. Illinois State is one of the more profitable teams in the country. This line feels soft and is one of the better bets on Tuesday’s CBB card. I’ll lay the bucket with Illinois State.
