Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Eastern Kentucky vs Southern Illinois NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Estero.

Eastern Kentucky vs Southern Illinois Prediction

The Colonels and Salukis are set to face off at 12:00 ET on FloH. The Salukis will host the game at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Southern Illinois is favored by -4.5 at home against Eastern Kentucky.

Eastern Kentucky vs. Southern Illinois Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Southern Illinois Salukis
Where: Estero at Hertz Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Betting Odds SILL -4.5, EKENT +177 | SILL -219 O/U 146.5

Colonels Preview: Can the Colonels Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games

Eastern Kentucky dropped a close one at home to Ball State on Monday, losing 63-61. The Colonels were -3 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

EKU led 36-29 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 34. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Colonels Offense Breakdown

Eastern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they managed only 10 assists as a team.

Devontae Blanton led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jermahri Hill added 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. The Colonels grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and hit 17 of 26 free throws, shooting 65.4% from the line.

Colonels Team Defense

Eastern Kentucky's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 35%, with the other team making only 13 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.

Salukis Preview: Can the Salukis Please their Home Crowd?

Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games

Southern Illinois fell 85-79 to Louisiana Tech on Monday, November 25th. The Salukis were +6 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.

Southern Illinois led 31-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 164 went over the O/U line of 143.5.

Salukis Offense Breakdown

Southern Illinois put up 79 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.4% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 16-for-24 from the line.

The Salukis grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Al Green led the team with 19 points, while Amaree Abram and Kaden Cooper each added 18. Cooper also pulled down 12 rebounds, and Kennard Davis Jr. contributed a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.

Salukis Team Defense

Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with their opponent hitting 22 of 42 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Southern Illinois held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 free throws at an 86% rate.

Colonels vs Salukis Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Eastern Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last five home games, Southern Illinois has an ATS record of just 2-2-1. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 71 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Colonels have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Salukis have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.