| MATCHUP | Southern Illinois Salukis | Kansas City Roos |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Where | Swinney Center, Kansas City, MO | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Summit League Network | |
Southern Illinois vs Kansas City Prediction
I’ll take a stab on UMKC but you could argue this one either way. The Roos had a tough draw in their opener on the road versus Creighton this week and lost by double-digits. Kansas City ended up shooting pretty well from the field (48 percent) and was competitive on the boards with a 34-32 disadvantage. Trouble is, the Roos also shot just 57 percent (4-of-7) from the line and had a whopping 22 turnovers which kept them from sustaining any sort of momentum. In short, it wasn’t a horrible opening showing but there’s plenty to work on. UMKC should match up much better in game two.
As for Southern Illinois, they went through a routine victory on Monday versus the overmatched Maryville (MO). In that one the Salukis shot 45 percent from the field and 86 percent (6-of-7) from the line. Southern Illinois added a dominant 47-36 advantage on the boards and just nine turnovers. The Salukis will get a much better test of their skills in this one, and we’ll be able to get a clearer picture of where each team stands during the early-going.
Game Info, Stats and Previews
The Southern Illinois Salukis and the Kansas City Roos meet Friday in college basketball action from Swinney Recreation Center. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound Southern Illinois vs UMKC prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best Southern Illinois vs Kansas City pick. We will also examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. We will tie it all together to the pick summary, resulting in a sensible prediction for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Preview
Last year Southern Illinois posted a middling 16-16 run overall and a 10-10 record in Missouri Valley Conference games. That would leave the Salukis ahead of only Drake, Indiana State and Evansville in the standings. Southern Illinois ended up falling to Drake in the conference tourney.
The Salukis kicked off their 2026-27 campaign with a win, taking out Maryville (MO) on Monday 82-40 at Banterra Center in Carbondale in front of over 3,000 fans. Southern Illinois was led by Jalen Haynes with 20 points, two rebounds and seven assists in the victory effort. The Salukis got 14 points, three rebounds and two assists off the bench from Luke Walsh, while Luke Susko put up 13 points, six rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes for Southern Illinois.
UMKC Roos Betting Preview
Over on the Kansas City side, they had a forgettable season last year, going just 4-27 overall and 1-15 in the Summit League for a finish in the basement of the standings. The Roos lost 14 straight to end the regular season, then fell to Oral Roberts in the conference tournament.
This year Kansas City opened up their season with a matchup versus Creighton on the road at CHI Health Center Omaha on Monday. The Roos lost that one 76-61 in front of almost 16,000 people. Kansas City’s top scorer was Jaylen Smith, the only one on the team to finish in double-digits with 15 points, five assists, two rebounds and seven turnovers. Both Josh Kori and Matja Samar added four points apiece off the bench, and Sebastian Hartmann chipped in eight points with seven boards, four assists and two steals during the losing effort.
Southern Illinois Salukis @ Kansas City Roos Betting Trends: November 6, 2026
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- Kansas City has won six of its last eight games at Municipal Auditorium.
Why the Southern Illinois Salukis will win
- Kansas City has lost each of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern Illinois has won each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern Illinois has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.