Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Planning on watching today’s Colonels and Salukis game? Catch the action at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, as the Salukis hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FloH. 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 COLONELS VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -4.5

This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Salukis.
• Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

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, November 25th, losing 63-61. The Colonels entered the game as 3-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 36-29 at halftime, Eastern Kentucky struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Eastern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.1%, and they hit 65.4% of their free throws.

Devontae Blanton led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jermahri Hill added 18 points on 66.7% shooting. The Colonels grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.

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

From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky’s defense was equally effective, as they allowed just 6 three-pointers on 24 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17, shooting 65%.

Can Southern Illinois Grab a Win at Home?

Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games

Southern Illinois fell to Louisiana Tech 85-79 on Monday, November 25th, in an away game. The Salukis were +6 point underdogs going in, 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 pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Southern Illinois put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.1%. They hit 29.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts, and went 16 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 66.7%.

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 Sean Newman Jr. contributed 5 assists.

Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. Inside the arc, the Salukis allowed 52% shooting on 42 attempts.

From three-point range, the Salukis held their opponent to 25% shooting, but they sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they hit 86%. Southern Illinois also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.