Missouri State is the better team and they are sinking their threes, something that the Salukis struggle to defend. Missouri State is in a good spot at home to get their first conference win there. Southern Illinois are 1-4 straight up in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri State and they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. This is also a revenge spot for the Bears who lost to the Salukis this season 88-78 and the Bears are 3-1 ATS at home revenging a same season loss versus an opponent in the last two seasons.

Best bet: lay the points with Missouri State.