Joe D'Amico's NCAAB Missouri Valley Game of the Month

Southern Illinois vs. Indiana State, 02/09/2013 13:05 EDT, Score: 65 - 66

Point Spread: -11½/-110 Indiana State

Sportsbook: TopBet

Result: Loss

Today's winner is Indiana State over Southern Illinois. This is my Missouri Valley GoM.

Indiana State won and covered the L2 in this series prior to January's 76-71 loss. The Sycamores have won 5 of their L7 SU, while covering 5 of their L6 overall. The Saluki's have dropped 6 of their L7 SU and are 1-5 ATS their L6. SIU got off a 6-game skid by taking down Wichita State as a 10-point 'dog. They are spent after that over-achieving victory and will come down to earth as they face an Indiana State squad that is 15-8 SU, 9-1 at home, 8-4 in Conference play, and is chock-full of playmakers. The favorite is 5-0 ATS the L5 in this series. The Home team is 5-0 ATS the L5 meetings. The Saluki's are 0-4 ATS the L4 games played at the Sycamores while the Sycamores are 6-1 ATS their L7 games played at home. Take Indiana State. Thank you.