The Bears will play the Salukis on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. 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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Missouri State and Southern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Missouri State currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Illinois is 97.67.
- Away Missouri State - Missouri State starts this game with a 3-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois meets Missouri State boasting a 10-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Missouri State currently ranks 6th (0.400) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Southern Illinois now standing 4th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Missouri State has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with Southern Illinois, matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Missouri State currently possesses 12-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois has tallied a 14-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Get ready for a magical matchup as the Missouri State Wizards (12-9) take on the Southern Illinois Sorcerers (14-7) on January 31st, 2024. The conference records will be crucial in determining tournament seeds. Missouri State has a 4-6 MVC standing, while Southern Illinois boasts a 6-4 record. Both teams are on a winning streak, having won their last two games. Brace yourselves for a thrilling clash between these formidable rivals.
Now, let's review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. So, embrace the magic of the game and place your bets!
But before you do, let's take a look at the futures odds and current standings of each team. Missouri State is aiming to improve their conference record and secure a better seed in the tournament. Southern Illinois, on the other hand, is determined to maintain their winning streak and climb up the standings.
So mark your calendars for this enchanting clash as Missouri State battles Southern Illinois. The conference tournament seeds are at stake, adding an extra dose of magic to this must-watch game.
Best Bears at Salukis Odds
| Underdog Missouri State | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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| Underdog Missouri State | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Southern Illinois is a -5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Missouri State is a +5.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Southern Illinois is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Missouri State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Missouri State
Southern Illinois
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | +5.5 -115-5.5 -105 |
Underdog Missouri State - Missouri State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +5.5 Missouri State 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 $95.24 at -105 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.
Missouri State at Southern Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Missouri State
Southern Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Missouri State
Southern Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Missouri State
Southern Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Southern Illinois | 19-13 | 0.594 | 13-5 | 5-6 | 11-9 | +6 | 0.550 | L3 |
| Missouri State | 17-16 | 0.515 | 9-5 | 4-10 | 8-12 | +9 | 0.400 | L1 |
Missouri State & 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.
Missouri State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Missouri State YR: futures available
Southern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available
Missouri State & Southern Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Missouri State vs Southern Illinois College Basketball Game
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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 31st, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Missouri State vs Southern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Missouri State vs Southern Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.