Southern Illinois vs Missouri State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 3/3/23

The Missouri State Bears and Southern Illinois Salukis meet Friday in the college basketball MVC Quarterfinal at the Enterprise Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Missouri State Bears Betting Preview

The Missouri State Bears are averaging 65.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 63.7 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Donovan Clay is averaging 11.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Chance Moore is averaging 10.9 points and 3.9 rebounds. Alston Mason is grabbing 2.3 rebounds and Bryan Trimble Jr. is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Missouri State Bears are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 62.9 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri State Bears are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.

The Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Preview

The Southern Illinois Salukis are averaging 66.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 61.6 points on 42 percent shooting. Marcus Domask is averaging 17 points and 3.8 assists, while Lance Jones is averaging 14 points and 3.1 rebounds. Xavier Johnson is grabbing 3.2 rebounds and Clarence Rupert is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Southern Illinois Salukis are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Illinois Salukis are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Southern Illinois Salukis are probably going to be decent sized favored for obvious reasons. However, the Missouri State Bears are not only playing improved ball as of late, but they had an easy time yesterday, which takes away some of the rest advantage. Three of Missouri State’s starters played less than 30 minutes. I’ll take a shot with Missouri State and the potential free buckets.