Southern Illinois vs North Dakota State Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Southern Illinois vs North Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 18th at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Preview

The Southern Illinois Salukis are 1-2 this year after they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 85-78 in their last game. Southern Illinois only trailed 38-37 at the half, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Salukis shot 50.8% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 45.5% on free throws in the game. Elijah Elliott led Southern Illinois with 21 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Salukis defeated a non-D-1 team but did lose to Charleston before that. Southern Illinois has scored 81.3 points per game and they have allowed 79.7 points per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game this season. Elijah Elliott is averaging 19.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while SIU is shooting 47.8% from the field, 63.2% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this year. 

North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview

The North Dakota State Bison are 2-2 this season after they defeated Santa Clara in overtime by a score of 88-80 in their last game. North Dakota State scored 41 points in the second half to force overtime, then added 18 points in the overtime for the win. The Bison shot 47.4% from the field, 46.9% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Jackson Moni led NDSU with 19 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bison lost to Cal State Bakersfield by a score of 86-81 and Illinois State by a score of 77-68. North Dakota State has scored 83.3 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Jacari White is averaging 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while NDSU is shooting 48.9% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 38.4% on three-pointers this year. After this game, North Dakota State will face Samford, West Georgia, Utah Valley, Weber State, and Northern Colorado. 

Why North Dakota State will cover

• Southern Illinois has lost five of its last six games.
• North Dakota State has won four of its last five night games following an overtime win.
• Southern Illinois has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Southern Illinois vs North Dakota State Prediction 

Southern Illinois comes into this game looking for their first win against a D-1 team this season, but they did play decently well in their loss to Oklahoma State. The Salukis have allowed 85 and 90 points in their first two games against D-1 teams this year and will play a high-scoring NDSU team here. The Bison are scoring over 83 points per game and they are shooting about 49% from the field. I like how Southern Illinois played against Oklahoma State, but I think this is too many points to give a high-scoring team like NDSU. Take the Bison here.