| MATCHUP | Southern Illinois Salukis | Delaware Blue Hens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Spread | -6.5 -108 | +6.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -285 | +230 |
| Total | Over 159.5 (-110) | Under 159.5 (-110) |
| Where | John Hurst Adams Gymnasium, Jacksonville, FL | |
| When | Sunday, November 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | PTB Live | |
Southern Illinois Salukis Preview
Southern Illinois has a 2-2 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the MVC conference. They are 2-1 ATS, 3-0 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-2 away record. Southern Illinois is coming off a 85-92 away loss against North Dakota State and will face UAB and Memphis next.
Offensively, Southern Illinois averages 88 points per game, which ranks 69th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 75 points per game (215th). The Salukis shoot with 53% from the field (12th), and with 27% from beyond the arc (334th). They shoot with 64% from the free throw line (325th), and grab 44 rebounds per game (30th), while dishing out 17 assists per game (110th) and committing 12 turnovers per game (141st).
Quel’Ron House leads Southern Illinois in scoring, with an average of 20.3 points per game. Davion Sykes follows with 10.5 points and 6 rebounds per game, while Rolyns Aligbe adds 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview
Delaware has a 1-3 record this season and are tied for 12th place in the CUSA conference. They are 2-1 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and a 0-2 away record. Delaware is coming off an 81-70 home win against Saint Peter’s and will face UNC Greensboro and Iona next.
Offensively, Delaware averages 70 points per game, which ranks 307th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 76 points per game (235th). The Fightin’ Blue Hens shoot with 43% from the field (275th), and with 35% from beyond the arc (124th). They shoot with 72% from the free throw line (149th), and grab 35 rebounds per game (262nd), while dishing out 12 assists per game (300th) and committing 12 turnovers per game (131st).
Justyn Fernandez leads Delaware in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game. Christian Bliss follows with 15.5 points and 6 assists per game, while Macon Emory adds 14.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
Southern Illinois Salukis @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: November 23, 2025
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Delaware has won five of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- Southern Illinois has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Delaware has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
Why the Southern Illinois Salukis will win
- Delaware has lost five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
- Southern Illinois has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Conference USA.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Southern Illinois’ last 10 Sunday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
- Each of Delaware’s last six games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Delaware ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.0%).
- Delaware ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.8).
- Southern Illinois ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.5).
- Southern Illinois ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (34.0).
Delaware vs Southern Illinois Prediction
In this Delaware vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Southern Illinois is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Delaware has been bad this season with just one win in four games played, having lost both games on the road. On the flip side, Southern Illinois has been undefeated at home and they are better both offensively and defensively, with a +13 point differential. Delaware has a -6 point differential so I like the hosts to win this one comfortably. Take Southern Illinois and lay the points at home.