Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/3/2024]

Illinois-Chicago will face Southern Illinois in College Basketball action at Credit Union 1 Arena on Saturday, beginning at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's College Basketball matchup between Southern Illinois and Illinois-Chicago 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Southern Illinois a 55% chance of beating Illinois-Chicago, and our predicted final score has Southern Illinois winning 67-66.

According to our model, Illinois-Chicago (+2.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 133.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Southern Illinois	Illinois-Chicago
Spread	-2.5 (-110)	+2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-140	+120
Total	o133.5 (-105)	u133.5 (-115)

• Illinois-Chicago is listed as the +2.5 underdog against Southern Illinois, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Southern Illinois (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois-Chicago at +120. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if it wins.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Southern Illinois at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100 for a total payout of $240 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 133.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Illinois-Chicago +2.5	-110 🔥
Moneyline	Illinois-Chicago	+120
Total	Over 133.5	-105

If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all major pro and college sports.

While Southern Illinois is more likely to win the game, taking Illinois-Chicago moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Our College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago on Saturday February 3, 2024.

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago Game Information

Saturday's game between Illinois-Chicago and Southern Illinois in College Basketball at Credit Union 1 Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Southern Illinois vs. Illinois-Chicago
• Date: Saturday February 3, 2024
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena

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Conclusion

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