The Salukis will play the Cougars on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Southern Illinois and BYU scheduled to matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Southern Illinois had a 98.00 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for BYU in the 2023 season was 92.33.
- Away Southern Illinois - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Southern Illinois had a 4-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home BYU - BYU finished the 2023 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Southern Illinois wound up 6th (332) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with BYU ranked 13th (277) for points scored in the 2023 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Southern Illinois finished 10th (210) in the Missouri Valley Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. BYU wound up 4th (358) in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Southern Illinois had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with BYU notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, lads and lasses! Southern Illinois is ready to rumble!
The Salukis take on BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in a clash of champions.
With a solid 8-5 season under their belt, can Southern Illinois continue their winning streak?
BYU, on the other hand, ended last season with a disappointing 5-7 record.
Will the Cougars come back with a vengeance or will the Salukis reign supreme?
Be sure to visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below!
Best Salukis at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Southern Illinois | Favorite BYU |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
BYU is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Illinois is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Southern Illinois
BYU
8/31/24 8:00pm EDT | +16.5 -105-16.5 -115 |
Underdog Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +16.5 Southern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite BYU - BYU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -16.5 BYU favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Southern Illinois at BYU 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
BYU
8/31/24 8:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Southern Illinois vs BYU Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | BYU 41, SIU 13 LaVell Edwards Stadium | BYU by 28 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | |||||||||
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 79 | 86 | 1-0 | 1-1 | W2 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| BYU | 0-0 | 0.000 | 3 | 0 | 93 | 42 | 1-0 | 2-0 | W3 |
Southern Illinois & BYU Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Southern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available
BYU Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| BYU | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southern Illinois vs BYU | BYU 41, SIU 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Southern Illinois vs BYU | BYU 41, SIU 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | BYU vs SMU | BYU 18, SMU 15 Friday, September 6th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | BYU vs Wyoming | BYU 34, WYO 14 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Kansas State vs BYU | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | BYU vs Baylor | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Arizona vs BYU | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Oklahoma State vs BYU | Friday, October 18th, 2024 10:15 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | BYU vs UCF | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | BYU vs Utah | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Kansas vs BYU | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | BYU vs Arizona State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs BYU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Southern Illinois vs BYU College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Southern Illinois vs BYU Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Illinois vs BYU Game.
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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.