The Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) are at home in MVC play against the Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Racers are 1.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 138.5.
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Murray State Cover -1.5 vs Southern Illinois -110
Murray State vs. Southern Illinois betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -122
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +102
- Spread: Murray State (-1.5)
- Total: 138.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Racers’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 68.4 points a contest compared to the 72.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- Murray State has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 72.3 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.2 it has conceded this season.
- The Racers are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 7.4 threes per game and shooting 31.4% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.6 makes and 34.9% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-10-0 (As Favorite: 6-10-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-1 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-7 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (200th in nation) | 45.7 (292nd) | 29.8 (301st) | 28.8 (54th) | 11.8 (306th) | 11.0 (155th) |
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Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Salukis are putting up 72.2 points per contest, 0.5 fewer points than their season average (72.7).
- In its past 10 games, Southern Illinois is giving up 68.6 points per contest, 4.9 fewer points than its season average (73.5).
- The Salukis are sinking 7.2 threes per game with a 39.6% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 6.7 and 34.6%.
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-10-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 6-10-0)
- O-U-P: 12-14-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 4-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 (126th in nation) | 44.5 (225th) | 32.9 (131st) | 29.0 (63rd) | 14.4 (125th) | 12.4 (280th) |

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