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<p>Betting on today's Salukis and Panthers game? Catch the action at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have Northern Iowa as the -10.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Northern Iowa winning straight-up, we like Southern Illinois at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Salukis Find a Way to Win in Cedar Falls?</h3><p>Southern Illinois dropped to 3-7 on the season after a 94-81 loss to High Point on Saturday. The Salukis were +3.5 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Southern Illinois fell behind 51-37 at halftime but managed to score 44 points in the second half. However, they allowed 43 points in the second half, preventing them from making a comeback.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit just 29.4% from three-point range, going 5-for-17, but were strong inside, shooting 54.5% on two-point attempts (18/33). At the free-throw line, the Salukis connected on 81.1%, making 30 of 37 attempts.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field and 40% from three. D'Maurian Williams added 24 points, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Kezza Giffa contributed 19 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 94 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Salukis allowed 54% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 33 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Illinois held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 17 attempts. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 30 for 81%. The Salukis also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>In their latest outing, the Panthers fell to 6-5 on the season after a 76-68 loss to Washington State on Saturday. Northern Iowa was a +4 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 49-26 at halftime, the Panthers put up a strong fight in the second half, outscoring the Cougars 42-27, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Northern Iowa struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, shooting just 18.2% (4/22) from three-point range. Overall, they hit 39.3% of their field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. Inside the arc, they connected on 51.3% (20/39) of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Panthers were led by Leon Bond III and Tytan Anderson, who both scored 17 points. Nate Calmese added 16 points and 6 assists, while Dane Erikstrup was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including 3 of 4 from three-point range. LeJuan Watts contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.</p><p>Despite Northern Iowa's defensive efforts, they gave up 76 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 20 of 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense limited the opposition to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% success rate. The other team also went 16/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 69%. Northern Iowa gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Kentucky Wildcats are favored at -19.5 points as they host the Ohio Bobcats in a week four non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:45 ET at Kroger Field in Lexington, and SECN will be covering the game. The over/under line is currently at 42.5 points. The Wildcats are 1-2 on the season, while the Bobcats come in with a 2-1 record.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kentucky Wildcats -19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kroger Field at 12:45 ET on Saturday, September 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENTUCKY WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kentucky Wildcats winning this one by a score of 36 to 13</li><li>Not only do we have the Kentucky Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -19.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 42.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Ohio Bobcats Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Ohio is now 2-1 after their 21-6 victory over Morgan State. There were no betting lines available for this matchup.</p><p></p><p>The Bobcats took control early, leading 14-3 after the first quarter. Morgan State closed the gap to 14-6, but Ohio added another touchdown in the third quarter and held Morgan State scoreless in the second half.</p><p>Ohio's offense, led by quarterback Parker Navarro, put up 343 yards of total offense in their 21-6 win. Navarro completed 12 of 15 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown, resulting in a passer rating of 94.31. However, he also threw three interceptions. The Bobcats' offense was balanced, with 156 rushing yards and 187 passing yards.</p> 
<p>Anthony Tyus III was effective on the ground, averaging 5.6 yards per carry and finishing with 90 rushing yards and a touchdown. Coleman Owen was the top receiver, with six receptions for 112 yards.</p><p>Ohio's defense was dominant in their most recent game, limiting Morgan State to just 211 total yards. The Bobcats allowed only 75 rushing yards on 33 attempts and held Morgan State to 6 points. In the passing game, Ohio gave up 136 yards on 15 completions, with one interception to help keep the Bears out of the end zone.</p><h3>Are The Kentucky Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Kentucky is looking to bounce back after a narrow 13-12 loss to Georgia in their most recent game. Despite being +22 point underdogs, the Wildcats managed to cover the spread. The game's total score was 25 points, and the under hit, with the over/under line set at 45.5 points.</p><p></p><p>Heading into the game, Kentucky was hoping to improve on their 1-2 record, but they were unable to come out on top. The Wildcats led 3-0 after the first quarter, but Georgia tied the game in the second quarter, and the score was 3-3 at halftime. After a 3-3 tie in the third quarter, Kentucky scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter but gave up 10 points to Georgia, resulting in the 13-12 loss.</p><p>Quarterback Brock Vandagriff led Kentucky's offense in their narrow 13-12 loss to Georgia, throwing for 114 yards on 14 completions. Vandagriff's passer rating for the game was 62.89, and he connected on 51.9% of his passes. Barion Brown was the top receiver for the Wildcats, with three receptions for 34 yards.</p> 
<p>Kentucky's offense totaled 284 yards, with 170 yards coming on the ground. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye led the rushing attack with 98 yards on 22 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt.</p><p>Kentucky's defense will look to tighten up after allowing 264 total yards in their most recent game. The Wildcats gave up 160 passing yards on 15 completions, while Georgia's ground game managed 104 yards and a touchdown against them.</p>

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