The Southern Illinois Salukis (12-13, 7-7 MVC) are underdogs (by 8.5 points) to extend a four-game road win streak when they visit the Bradley Braves (19-6, 10-4 MVC) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The point total is set at 144.5 in the matchup.
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Bradley Cover -8.5 vs Southern Illinois -107
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois betting lines
- Bradley moneyline odds to win: -394
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +310
- Spread: Bradley (-8.5)
- Total: 144.5
Bradley statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Bradley sports a worse record against the spread when playing at home (5-7-0) than it does in away games (4-4-0).
- The Braves have hit the over on the total in six of 12 home games (50%). They’ve fared better in away games, going over the total in five of eight matchups (62.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Bradley has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.750) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Braves have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 75.6 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 79.2 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Bradley’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has allowed 71.4 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 69.6 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- The Braves’ last 10 outings have seen them make 8.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 10.1 makes and 40.3%.
Bradley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-10-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 15-9-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-3 (Home: 9-3; Away: 5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (22nd in nation) | 40.3 (31st) | 32.1 (184th) | 31.2 (184th) | 15.2 (85th) | 11.7 (222nd) |
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Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Southern Illinois has performed better against the spread away (7-3-0) than at home (4-6-0) this year.
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Salukis’ games have finished above the over/under at home (40%, four of 10) than on the road (50%, five of 10).
- The Salukis’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .200 (1-4), and on the road it is .375 (3-5).
Recent trends
- The Salukis have performed better offensively over their past 10 games, posting 76.4 points per contest, 3.2 more than their season average of 73.2.
- While Southern Illinois is giving up 73.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 70.3 points per contest.
- The Salukis are sinking 7.9 three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 1.2 more than their average for the season (6.7). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (40.3%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.5%).
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 6-9-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (144th in nation) | 44.5 (233rd) | 32.9 (141st) | 29.0 (67th) | 14.4 (122nd) | 12.5 (286th) |
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