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Chicago State Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis
The Chicago State Cougars and the Southern Illinois Salukis will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Banterra Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Salukis as -15.5-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game's total opened at 131.5.
Southern Illinois was a 88-51 winner in its last match at home against Blue Tigers.
Chicago State was a 66-65 loser in its last match on the road against Racers. They covered the +12-point spread as underdogs.
Chicago State:
Team record: 3-9 SU,7-5 ATS
Chicago State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois:
Team record: 7-4 SU,3-6-1 ATS
Southern Illinois is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Chicago State at Illinois State Monday, December 19
Southern Illinois at Southeast Missouri State Wednesday, December 21