<p>The Bears and Salukis are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis will host the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 135 points, and Southern Illinois is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Missouri State.</p><h3>MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Banterra Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Salukis.</li><li>Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><h3>Missouri State Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Bears fell to 5-9 on the season after an 80-63 home loss to the Flames on Tuesday, January 7th. Missouri State, who entered the game as -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 36-27 at halftime, the Bears allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p><p>Missouri State's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They connected on 37.5% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-16 from deep, and hit 50% of their two-point shots, finishing 16-for-32 inside the arc. At the free-throw line, the Bears were efficient, making 13 of 15 attempts for an 86.7% success rate.</p> <p>Filip Skobalj was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 5-for-5 from three-point range, finishing with 17 points. Tyem Freeman and Zaxton King also contributed 17 points, with Freeman adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. King and Freeman both shot 60% from the field, with Freeman hitting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, while King went 3-for-6 from deep.</p><p>Missouri State's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 16 two-pointers on 32 attempts, a 50% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bears' defense saw the other team hit 6 of 16 threes, good for 37%. Missouri State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 13 free throws, an 86% rate.</p><h3>Will the Salukis Win at Home?</h3><p>Southern Illinois fell to 3-11 on the season after a 90-86 road loss to Belmont on Wednesday. Despite being +9 point underdogs, the Salukis kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>After trailing 43-31 at halftime, Southern Illinois put up a strong fight in the 2nd half, scoring 55 points while allowing 47.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 41.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.6%, with 22 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Ali Dibba led the way with 33 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 56.5% overall and 62.5% from three. Jonathan Pierre added 21 points, hitting 75% of his threes, while Brigham Rogers contributed 17 points and 9 boards.</p><p>Southern Illinois struggled defensively, giving up 90 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 62% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>The Salukis also allowed 9 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team shooting 39% from beyond the arc. Additionally, Southern Illinois sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws, an 85% clip.</p>

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