The Salukis will play the Crusaders on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Southern Illinois and Valparaiso are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Southern Illinois currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Valparaiso is 93.33.
- Away Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Valparaiso - Valparaiso meets Southern Illinois boasting a 4-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Southern Illinois currently ranks 2nd (0.750) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Valparaiso now standing 5th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Southern Illinois has a 0.733 overall win percentage, with Valparaiso, matching up with a 0.267 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Southern Illinois currently possesses 11-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Valparaiso has tallied a 4-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Attention, fellow basketball enthusiasts! On Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, the magical realm of college basketball shall witness an epic clash between the valiant Southern Illinois and the formidable Valparaiso. As the away team, Southern Illinois boasts an impressive 11-4 overall standing, while Valparaiso battles with a 4-11 overall record this season.
The stakes are high, my friends, for college basketball conference records shall determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Southern Illinois, with a 3-1 Missouri Valley Conference standing, seeks to maintain their winning momentum. In contrast, Valparaiso finds itself in a challenging position, with a worrisome 0-4 Missouri Valley Conference standing.
The forces of fate favor Southern Illinois, as they have triumphed in their last five battles. However, Valparaiso has faced adversity, succumbing to defeat in their past nine encounters. The clash of these contrasting streaks shall surely ignite the court with fiery passion.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, fellow wizards and witches, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Seek the guidance of the stars and make your wise wager.
For those curious about the futures odds and current standings, fear not, for we've also listed each team's fortunes below. Brace yourselves, for a thrilling showdown awaits us on the hardwood court!
Best Salukis at Crusaders Odds
| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Southern Illinois is a -9.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +9.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Southern Illinois is a -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Southern Illinois
Valparaiso
1/10/24 8:00pm EST | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Southern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Southern Illinois at Valparaiso Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Southern Illinois
Valparaiso
First to 5 Points
1/10/24 8:00pm EST | -160+115Bet |
Southern Illinois
Valparaiso
First to 10 Points
1/10/24 8:00pm EST | -190+135Bet |
Southern Illinois
Valparaiso
First to 15 Points
1/10/24 8:00pm EST | -210+150Bet |
Southern Illinois
Valparaiso
Game to Overtime
1/10/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Southern Illinois | 19-13 | 0.594 | 13-5 | 5-6 | 11-9 | +6 | 0.550 | L3 |
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Southern Illinois & Valparaiso Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Southern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Southern Illinois & Valparaiso Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Southern Illinois vs Valparaiso College Basketball Game
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Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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