Who's Playing

Southern Illinois @ Evansville

Current Records: Southern Illinois 3-3; Evansville 3-6

What to Know

The Southern Illinois Salukis and the Evansville Aces are set to square off in a Missouri Valley matchup at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 1 at Ford Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Salukis winning the first 63-57 at home on the road and Evansville taking the second 84-72.

Last Friday, SIU narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Alcorn State Braves 62-59.

Meanwhile, Evansville had enough points to win and then some against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Sunday, taking their contest 70-54.

Barring any buzzer beaters, SIU is expected to win a tight contest Wednesday. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The wins brought SIU up to 3-3 and the Aces to 3-6. The Salukis are 1-1 after wins this season, Evansville 0-2.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ford Center -- Evansville, Indiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.62

Odds

The Salukis are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Aces, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Southern Illinois have won seven out of their last 12 games against Evansville.

  • Dec 28, 2020 - Evansville 84 vs. Southern Illinois 72
  • Dec 27, 2020 - Southern Illinois 63 vs. Evansville 57
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Southern Illinois 70 vs. Evansville 53
  • Feb 05, 2020 - Southern Illinois 64 vs. Evansville 60
  • Feb 27, 2019 - Southern Illinois 98 vs. Evansville 91
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Southern Illinois 78 vs. Evansville 73
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Evansville 75 vs. Southern Illinois 44
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Southern Illinois 65 vs. Evansville 63
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Evansville 75 vs. Southern Illinois 70
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Southern Illinois 73 vs. Evansville 61
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Evansville 83 vs. Southern Illinois 71
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Evansville 85 vs. Southern Illinois 78