Florida vs Southern Illinois Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks

The Southern Illinois Salukis and Florida Gators meet Friday in college basketball action at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Here’s a Florida vs Southern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Florida vs Southern Illinois Pick.

Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Preview

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost to Oklahoma State, beat North Dakota State, and they play LA Tech, Eastern Kentucky, and Bradley next. The Southern Illinois Salukis are averaging 78.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 40 percent shooting. Elijah Elliott is averaging 16.5 points and 1.8 assists, while Kennard Davis Jr. is averaging 14.8 points and 3 rebounds. Ali Dibba is the third double-digit scorer and Davion Sykes is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Southern Illinois Salukis are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 61.4 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Illinois Salukis are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators beat Florida State and Florida A&M, and they play Wake Forest, Virginia, and Arizona State next. The Florida Gators are averaging 87.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Will Richard is averaging 15 points and 5.6 rebounds. Alijah Martin is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Condon is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last 15 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Southern Illinois has lost four of its last five road games.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last 14 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Florida vs Southern Illinois Prediction

The Florida Gators are the more talented team and could blow the doors off, but this is a massive look-ahead spot with Wake Forest, Virginia, and Arizona State on deck. The Southern Illinois Salukis also took care of business against North Dakota State and hung around with OK State. Southern Illinois is shooting the ball well at the moment and could hang around. I’ll grab the points with the Salukis on the road.