The Murray State Racers (10-3, 2-0 MVC) host the Southern Illinois Salukis (6-7, 0-2 MVC) after winning three straight home games. The Racers are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 29, 2025. The point total for the matchup is set at 165.5.
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Murray State Cover -6.5 vs Southern Illinois -112
Murray State vs. Southern Illinois betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -289
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +234
- Spread: Murray State (-6.5)
- Total: 165.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Murray State did a better job covering the spread in away games (7-6-0) than it did in home games (4-7-0) last season.
- At home last year, the Racers exceed the total 36.4% of the time (four of 11 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, topping the total in 69.2% of games (nine of 13).
- As a moneyline favorite, Murray State won a higher percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (.400) last season.
Last season stats
- Last year, the Racers were 239th in college basketball on offense (71.8 points scored per game) and 85th on defense (69.2 points allowed).
- Murray State was 271st in the nation in rebounds per game (30.5) and 60th in rebounds allowed (29.3) last year.
- Last season the Racers were ranked 300th in the nation in assists with 11.8 per game.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-2-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (75th in nation) | 45.0 (262nd) | 35.3 (90th) | 30.8 (178th) | 15.8 (109th) | 11.8 (201st) |
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Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Southern Illinois has the same winning percentage against the spread (.500) at home (2-2-0 record) and away (3-3-0) this season.
- Salukis games have gone above the over/under less often at home (one time out of four) than on the road (four of six) this year.
Last season stats
- Last season the Salukis put up 72.9 points per game (205th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 74.5 points per contest (251st-ranked).
- With 32.9 rebounds per game, Southern Illinois was 127th in the nation. It gave up 29.4 rebounds per contest, which ranked 65th in college basketball.
- The Salukis averaged 14.2 dimes per game, which ranked them 124th in college basketball.
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (56th in nation) | 42.1 (114th) | 35.8 (75th) | 30.3 (147th) | 14.8 (160th) | 12.7 (267th) |
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