The Drake Bulldogs (12-16, 6-11 MVC) will try to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 6-10 MVC) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Knapp Center as only 1.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 149.5.
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Southern Illinois vs. Drake betting lines
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: -128
- Drake moneyline odds to win: +105
- Spread: Southern Illinois (-1.5)
- Total: 149.5
Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Southern Illinois owns a worse record against the spread when playing at home (4-8-0) than it does in away games (7-5-0).
- The Salukis have exceeded the over/under in four of 12 home games (33.3%). They’ve done the same in road games, eclipsing the total in four of 12 matchups (33.3%).
- Southern Illinois has played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 5-4, compared to going 1-1 on the road.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Salukis have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 69.6 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 74.1 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Southern Illinois’ defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 67.2 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 71.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Salukis’ past 10 outings have seen them make 4.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 25.5% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 4.8 makes and 27.6%.
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-18-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 4-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 5-4; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (140th in nation) | 42.4 (83rd) | 34.6 (62nd) | 31.3 (198th) | 13.5 (213th) | 11.9 (263rd) |
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Drake statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Drake has had better results on the road (3-7-0) than at home (3-10-0).
- Bulldogs games have gone above the over/under 69.2% of the time at home (nine of 13), and 60% of the time on the road (six of 10).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Bulldogs have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (3-6).
Recent trends
- While the Bulldogs are posting 76.8 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark in their past 10 games, amassing 77.3 a contest.
- Drake is giving up 82.7 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 7.2 more points than it is allowing for the season (75.5).
- The Bulldogs are making 0.8 fewer treys per game over their previous 10 games (8.5) compared to their season average (9.3), and they are producing a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.9%) compared to their season mark (35.0%).
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-18-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 7-8-0 (As Favorite: 1-10-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
- O-U-P: 17-9-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-6 (Home: 3-6; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.7 (211th in nation) | 44.3 (191st) | 31.6 (220th) | 33.5 (314th) | 13.6 (206th) | 9.5 (40th) |
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