The Salukis will play the Shockers on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 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
The Southern Illinois and Wichita State basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Southern Illinois currently has a 96.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Wichita State is 98.33.
- Away Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois heads into this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Wichita State - Wichita State will host Southern Illinois sporting a 5-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the American Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Southern Illinois currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Wichita State now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 American Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Southern Illinois has a 0.667 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Wichita State, has a 0.700 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Southern Illinois has a 6-3 regular season overall record. Wichita State has notched a 7-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome, welcome, to the magical realm of college basketball, where the Southern Illinois Salukis embark on a daring journey to face the mighty Wichita State Shockers! With a 6-3 overall standing, the Salukis are ready to cast their spells on the hardwood. However, the home team, the Wichita State Shockers, hold a strong 7-3 overall standing, creating a clash of mystical proportions on Saturday, December 16th, 2023.
In the enchanted land of college basketball, conference records hold immense power. Southern Illinois, with a 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference standing, seeks to claim victory and improve their conference tournament seeding. Meanwhile, the Wichita State Shockers, with a 0-0 American Conference standing, hope to harness their magic and begin their conference journey with a win.
The Salukis enter this battle with a lost their last game current streak, while their opponent, the Shockers, have lost their last 2 games. As the sparks fly and the crowd roars, who will rise triumphant from this clash of the titans?
For those seeking to join in the magic and excitement of this game, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers to be part of the enchantment. And don't forget to review each team's futures odds and current standings below, as the battle unfolds before your very eyes.
The stage is set, the magic is in the air – let the game begin!
Best Salukis at Shockers Odds
| Underdog Southern Illinois | Favorite Wichita State |
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| Underdog Southern Illinois | Favorite Wichita State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Wichita State is a -5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Southern Illinois is a +5.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Wichita State is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Southern Illinois is a +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Southern Illinois
Wichita State
12/16/23 7:00pm EST | +5.5 -115-5.5 -105 |
Underdog Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +5.5 Southern Illinois 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 Wichita State - Wichita State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -5.5 Wichita State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Southern Illinois at Wichita State 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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Southern Illinois
Wichita State
First to 5 Points
12/16/23 7:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Southern Illinois
Wichita State
First to 10 Points
12/16/23 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Southern Illinois
Wichita State
First to 15 Points
12/16/23 7:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Southern Illinois
Wichita State
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| American | ||||||||
| Wichita State | 15-19 | 0.441 | 10-5 | 2-9 | 5-13 | +11 | 0.278 | L1 |
| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Southern Illinois | 19-13 | 0.594 | 13-5 | 5-6 | 11-9 | +6 | 0.550 | L3 |
Southern Illinois & Wichita State 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.
Southern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available
Wichita State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Wichita State YR: futures available
Southern Illinois & Wichita State 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 Southern Illinois vs Wichita State 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 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 7:00 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 Southern Illinois vs Wichita State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Illinois vs Wichita State 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.