The players to watch will include AJ Smith when the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (5-12, 2-2 OVC) face the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (8-8, 1-2 OVC) at Vadalabene Center, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday. Thursday’s matchup between the Cougars and the Screaming Eagles features the Cougars as solid 7.5-point favorites. The over/under is 137.5 points for the game.
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Southern Indiana Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SIU-Edwardsville | -7.5 | 137.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Southern Indiana (+7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (137.5) |
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SIU-Edwardsville vs. Southern Indiana Stat Rankings
| SIU-Edwardsville Avg. (Rank) | Southern Indiana Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 72.3 (248th) | Points Scored | 66.8 (326th) |
| 70.5 (155th) | Points Allowed | 71.3 (170th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 6.9 (301st) | Off. Rebounds | 8.0 (234th) |
| 7.4 (194th) | 3pt Made | 6.5 (264th) |
| 12.1 (269th) | Assists | 12.4 (248th) |
| 9.9 (41st) | Turnovers | 13.2 (305th) |
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Southern Indiana Betting Trends
- The Cougars are 6-5-2 against the spread this season.
- SIU-Edwardsville is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- There have been seven Cougars games (out of 13) that hit the over this season.
- In nine games this year, SIU-Edwardsville and its opponent have combined for more than 137.5 points.
- Cougars games average 142.8 total points this season, 5.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
- Southern Indiana is 7-6-1 against the spread this year.
- The Screaming Eagles are 4-2 as 7.5-point underdogs or greater.
- There have been seven SIU-Edwardsville’s games (out of 13) that hit the over this year.
- Screaming Eagles games have gone over 137.5 points on six occasions this season.
- The average total points scored in Southern Indiana’s games this year (137.5) is 0.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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SIU-Edwardsville Impact Players
- Damarco Minor is tops on the Cougars at 8.4 rebounds per contest, while also averaging 2.5 assists and 12.6 points.
- Shamar Wright paces the Cougars at 15.7 points per game, while also averaging 1.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds.
- Ray’Sean Taylor is tops on the Cougars at 2.7 assists per contest, while also averaging 3.8 rebounds and 13.7 points.
- Lamar Wright posts 10.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 50.0% from the floor.
- Terrance Thompson is putting up 6.2 points, 1.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Southern Indiana Impact Players
- Smith leads the Screaming Eagles in rebounding (9.3 per game), and averages 13.1 points and 1.6 assists. He also delivers 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- Jeremiah Hernandez is the Screaming Eagles’ top scorer (14.8 points per game) and assist man (1.9), and posts 2.7 rebounds.
- The Screaming Eagles receive 8.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game from Jack Mielke.
- Jack Campion leads the Screaming Eagles in assists (3.8 per game), and averages 5.5 points and 1.9 rebounds. He also puts up 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Kiyron Powell is putting up 6.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game, making 56.8% of his shots from the field.
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