Tuesday’s contest between the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-2) and Southern Illinois Salukis (2-4) squaring off at Hertz Arena has a projected final score of 75-74 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Eastern Kentucky, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 12:00 PM ET on November 26.

According to our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 4.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 145.5 total.

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Southern Illinois vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV: FloHoops
• Where: Estero, Florida
• Venue: Hertz Arena
• Line: Southern Illinois -4.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Southern Illinois -184, Eastern Kentucky +152

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Southern Illinois vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Eastern Kentucky 75, Southern Illinois 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Southern Illinois vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Southern Illinois’ record against the spread so far this season is 2-3-0, while Eastern Kentucky’s is 3-1-0. The Salukis have a 4-1-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Colonels have a record of 2-2-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 154.5 points per game, nine more points than this matchup’s total.

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Southern Illinois Performance Insights

• The Salukis have a -1 scoring differential, putting up 76.7 points per game (187th in college basketball) and giving up 76.8 (289th in college basketball).
• Southern Illinois is 75th in the country at 37.2 rebounds per game. That’s 3.5 more than the 33.7 its opponents average.
• Southern Illinois knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (308th in college basketball) while shooting 33.3% from deep (183rd in college basketball). It is making 2.4 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8.7 per game while shooting 34%.
• The Salukis rank 275th in college basketball with 90.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 220th in college basketball defensively with 90.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Southern Illinois has committed 12.3 turnovers per game (218th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.7 (237th in college basketball).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a +38 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.6 points per game. They’re putting up 77.8 points per game, 171st in college basketball, and are allowing 70.2 per outing to rank 163rd in college basketball.
• Eastern Kentucky ranks 43rd in the nation at 38.2 rebounds per game. That’s five more than the 33.2 its opponents average.
• Eastern Kentucky hits 8.8 three-pointers per game (114th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has won the turnover battle by 3.2 per game, committing 13 (260th in college basketball) while forcing 16.2 (22nd in college basketball).

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