The set-up: The Southern Illinois Salukis got the better of Tusla in their most recent action, part of the Las Vegas Invitational. Colorado State enters off a loss to SDSU in its most recent action. Southern Illinois was destroyed by UMass in its previous outing, but the Salukis bounced back with a win over the Golden Hurricane. Colorado State ha a much better defense though and after its recent setback, I think it bounces back here. Anthony-Masinton Bonner was a bright spot in the Rams most recent setback with 20 points, four boards and two assists.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the Salukis are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six following an ATS win and just 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games as a non-conference fav in the -1 to -7 points range. Play on Colorado State.