Southern Illinois vs. UMKC betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 7

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The Southern Illinois Salukis (1-0) take on the UMKC Roos (1-0) as double-digit, 12.5-point favorites on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 141.5.

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Southern Illinois Cover -12.5 vs UMKC -110

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Southern Illinois vs. UMKC betting lines

  • Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: -1124
  • UMKC moneyline odds to win: +697
  • Spread: Southern Illinois (-12.5)
  • Total: 141.5

Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Southern Illinois did a better job covering the spread on the road (7-5-0) than it did at home (5-8-0) last season.
  • The Salukis hit the over on the total in six of 13 home games (46.2%) last year. They did better in away games, going over the total in six of 12 matchups (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, Southern Illinois won a lower percentage of its home games (.571) compared to road games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • The Salukis were 205th in the country in points scored (72.9 per game) and 251st in points allowed (74.5) last season.
  • At 32.9 rebounds per game and 29.4 rebounds allowed, Southern Illinois was 127th and 65th in the country, respectively, last year.
  • Last season the Salukis were ranked 124th in the country in assists with 14.2 per game.

Southern Illinois betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-18-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 8-13-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-16-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 4-3; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-15 (Home: 2-4; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (99th in nation) 44.7 (230th) 32.9 (127th) 29.4 (65th) 14.2 (124th) 12.0 (259th)

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UMKC statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, UMKC had a better winning percentage at home (.636, 7-4-0 record) than on the road (.429, 6-8-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Roos games finished over five of 11 times at home (45.5%) last season, and three of 14 away (21.4%).
  • The Roos’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .250 (1-3) last year, and away it was .182 (2-9).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Roos averaged 72.3 points per game (221st-ranked in college basketball) last year. They ceded 67.2 points per contest at the other end of the court (45th-ranked).
  • With 27.8 rebounds allowed per game, UMKC was 19th-best in college basketball. It ranked 135th in college basketball by pulling down 32.8 boards per contest.
  • The Roos ranked 274th in the nation with 12.3 assists per game.

UMKC betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-21-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-11-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-7 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.0 (274th in nation) 43.3 (139th) 32.8 (135th) 27.8 (19th) 12.3 (274th) 10.8 (143rd)
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