North Dakota State Bison vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Dakota State vs Southern Illinois NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Carbondale.

North Dakota State vs Southern Illinois Prediction

The Bison and Salukis are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and Southern Illinois is favored by -7.5 against North Dakota State in a non-conference matchup.

North Dakota State vs. Southern Illinois Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: North Dakota State Bison at Southern Illinois Salukis
Where: Carbondale at Banterra Center
Date: Monday, November 18th
Betting Odds SILL -7.5, NDKST +225 | SILL -311 O/U 154

Bison Preview: Will the Bison Defense Show Up on the Road?

North Dakota State Bison Recent Game/Games

North Dakota State pulled off an impressive 88-80 road win over Santa Clara on Wednesday, November 13th. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, the Bison not only covered the spread but also came away with the victory.

After trailing 39-29 at halftime, North Dakota State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Santa Clara 41-31. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.

Bison Offense Breakdown

North Dakota State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 88 points with a 47.4% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 15 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 46.9% from beyond the arc, and were solid at the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 24 for 79.2%.

Jacksen Moni and Jacari White each scored 19 points, with Moni hitting 3 of 4 threes and White adding 5 assists. Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 18 points, while Elijah Mahi was efficient, shooting 6 of 8 from the field in just 20 minutes.

Bison Team Defense

Despite giving up 80 points, North Dakota State held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field. They were effective in limiting damage from beyond the arc, allowing just 8 threes on 37 attempts, a 21% shooting rate.

Inside the arc, the Bison struggled, with their opponent hitting 60% of their two-point shots (23/38). North Dakota State also sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 10 free throws (62%).

Salukis Preview: Will Southern Illinois Find a Way to Win at Home?

Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games

Southern Illinois dropped to 1-1 on the season after an 85-78 loss to Oklahoma State on Thursday. The Salukis, who were +12 point underdogs, kept things closer than expected and covered the spread.

They trailed 38-37 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The game’s total points of 163 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 161.5.

Salukis Offense Breakdown

Southern Illinois put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they hit 60.6% of their two-point attempts. Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they connected on just 5 of 11 attempts (45.5%).

Elijah Elliott led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Abou Ousmane and Brandon Newman each added 18 points, with Ousmane shooting 8 of 10 and Newman going 7 of 9, including 3 of 4 from three-point range. The Salukis finished with 19 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.

Salukis Team Defense

Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their opponent shot 51% on two-pointers, hitting 23 of 45 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws (75%).

Bison vs Salukis Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, North Dakota State has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Southern Illinois has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Salukis have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.