Drake vs Southern Illinois Basketball Odds

The Bulldogs will play the Salukis on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Drake and Southern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Drake currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Illinois is 97.00.
Away Drake - Drake starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
Home Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois meets Drake boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Drake currently ranks 4th (0.333) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Southern Illinois now standing 4th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Drake has a 0.471 overall win percentage, with Southern Illinois matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Drake currently possesses 8-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

Hocus pocus, Drake faces Southern Illinois in a magical matchup on Wednesday.

Both teams have an 8-9 overall standing, battling for conference tournament seeds.

With a 2-4 conference standing, each team is hungry for a win.

Drake has lost their last 2 games, while Southern Illinois looks to bounce back.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail in this mystical battle on the court!

Best Bulldogs at Salukis Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Drake	Favorite Southern Illinois
+5.5 -102 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -118 BetMGM Bet

Southern Illinois has a -5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Drake has a +5.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. Drake is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
147.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	147.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Drake	Favorite Southern Illinois
+200 BetMGM Bet	-250 BetMGM Bet

Southern Illinois is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Southern Illinois at BetMGM. Drake is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Drake. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Drake vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Southern Illinois is a -5.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Drake is a +5.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Drake vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Drake vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Southern Illinois is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Drake is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Drake Southern Illinois 1/14/26 8:00pm EST	+5.5 -102 -5.5 -118

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Underdog Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +5.5 Drake underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -5.5 Southern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Drake at Southern Illinois Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Drake Southern Illinois First to 5 Points 1/14/26 8:00pm EST	+105 -145 Bet
Drake Southern Illinois First to 10 Points 1/14/26 8:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Drake Southern Illinois First to 15 Points 1/14/26 8:00pm EST	+120 -165 Bet
Drake Southern Illinois Game to Overtime 1/14/26 8:00pm EST	Yes +825 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Drake, Southern Illinois
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Southern Illinois	13-15	0.464	7-6	5-8	7-10	+7	0.412	W1
Drake	12-17	0.414	6-10	4-6	6-12	+8.5	0.333	L7

Drake & Southern Illinois Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Drake Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Drake YR: futures available

Southern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Drake vs Southern Illinois College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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