Southern Illinois vs OK State Odds, Spread & Picks (Nov. 10)
- Oklahoma State is giving 7.5 points in the Southern Illinois vs Oklahoma State odds on Thursday (Nov. 10)
- The Cowboys ranked 7th in defensive efficiency last season per ESPN’s BPI
- Keep reading for the complete Southern Illinois vs Oklahoma State odds, plus a betting prediction
The opening week of the college basketball season continues on Thursday. Our attention is drawn to Stillwater, Oklahoma, where the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-0, 1-0 home) are set to host Southern Illinois (1-0, 0-0 away).
The two programs haven’t met since the 2007-08 season, and will both enter play fresh off a win in their season openers.
Online sportsbooks are showing Oklahoma State love in the college basketball odds, as they opened up the Cowboys as the home chalk.
Southern Illinois vs Oklahoma State Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois | +7.5 (-110) | +275 | O 136.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma State | -7.5 (-110) | -350 | U 136.5 (-110) |
Odds as of November 9 at FanDuel Sportsbook. Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook promo code to bet on college hoops.
Oklahoma State is currently a 7.5-point favorite, in a contest that features a total of 136.5. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 pm ET at the Gallagher-Iba Arena, with ESPN+ providing the broadcast coverage.
Oklahoma State Betting Analysis
The Cowboys finished fifth in the Big 12 last year, in a season where they were ineligible for postseason play. Their playoff restrictions have been removed, and they’re counting on a trio of returnees to lead them back to competitive games in March.
Point guard Avery Anderson III was a third team Big 12 player last season, while Moussa Cisse was the co-defensive player of the year in the conference. Oklahoma State is also expecting major offensive contributions from Bryce Thompson, who averaged double-figures in scoring last year after transferring from Kansas.
Thompson led the way in the Cowboys season opening victory, pouring in 18 points in a 77-66 win over UT-Arlington. Oklahoma State’s defense was especially sharp, holding its opponent to 35.6% field goal percentage, and forcing 19 turnovers.
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— OSU Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 9, 2022
The Cowboys were seventh in defensive efficiency per ESPN’s BPI in 2021-22, and look poised for another strong season at that end of the court.
Southern Illinois Betting Analysis
Speaking of strong defense, that’s exactly what Southern Illinois is known for. The team ranked 16th in the nation in scoring defense last season, and is arguably the best defensive team in the Mountain Valley Conference.
The Salukis are also full of upperclassmen, and their senior leadership and defense are expected to help them compete for the conference crown.
Offensively, they’re led by senior Marcus Domask, who’s a two-time second team all-conference player, and the former league freshman of the year.
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— Saluki Basketball (@SIU_Basketball) November 8, 2022
He can score from both inside and outside the three-point line, and chips in over five rebounds per outing. Fellow senior Lance Jones is also an offensive threat, in addition to an all-conference defensive player, and the two helped lead the charge in Southern Illinois’ season opening win.
They downed Little Rock 94-63, with Domask and Jones chipping in 11 and 14 points respectively. The Salukis built a 27 point halftime lead, and cruised to victory while giving their bench big second half minutes.
Southern Illinois vs Oklahoma State Prediction
Southern Illinois shot 58% from the field and 43% from three in their opener, but we shouldn’t expect that kind of efficiency versus the Cowboys. Oklahoma State is too strong in its own end, as evident by their outstanding defense in their opening game, and their performance last season. The Cowboys recorded seven blocks against UT-Arlington and have now registered at least five blocks in five straight games dating back to last season.
Given both teams’ proficiency on defense, a low-scoring game is likely on Thursday. Another reason to expect an underwhelming final total is the speed, or lack there of, at which the Salukis play at.
2021-22 Southern Illinois Tempo Ranks
| Adjusted Tempo | Raw Tempo | Avg. Offensive Possession Length | Avg. Defensive Possession Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 354 | 342 | 342 |
They operated at a snail’s pace last season, and with essentially the same roster this time around, it’s highly likely they deploy a similar strategy. In 2021-22 they ranked 354th in raw tempo and 342nd in average offensive possession length.
Pick: Under 136.5 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
