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On February 12, 2026, the Southern Illinois Salukis will host the Evansville Purple Aces in an NCAA College Basketball matchup that promises to be compelling. Southern Illinois enters the contest with a strong recent performance, having secured victories in three of their last five games. Their offensive execution and defensive resilience have been key factors in maintaining momentum. With effective ball movement and a solid rebounding presence, the Salukis will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage.
In contrast, the Purple Aces have struggled recently, managing only one win in their last five outings. Defensive inconsistencies and trouble finding scoring opportunities have plagued Evansville, making this matchup a challenging prospect for them. Despite these difficulties, they will aim to establish a competitive edge through aggressive perimeter shooting and improving their defensive rotations.
Bookmakers favor the Salukis with odds pointing to a predicted final score of 76-64. While the home team holds a clear advantage on paper, the unpredictable nature of college basketball means that anything can happen. A close contest could arise if the Aces manage to exploit their strengths and turn their recent form around. Ultimately, this game could hinge on the execution of both teams’ game plans.
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| Southern Illinois 84.4% |
Evansville 15.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 76:64
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.11 | 6.5 | ||
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1.1 | 6.7 | ||
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1.12 | 4.87 |
Latest Results
| 09.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 65:80 06.02.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 81:91 03.02.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 50:54 31.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 66:68 28.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 65:50 |
09.02.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 88:80 06.02.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 70:63 OT 03.02.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 63:84 31.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 71:55 28.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:78 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.02.25 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 59:68 01.01.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 53:68 25.02.24 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 53:65 17.01.23 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 70:77 30.11.22 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 53:80 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.6 (15.4%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.32%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.44%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.33%)
5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.45%)
6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.06%)
7. Iowa State: 15 (4.72%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.43%)
9. Kansas Jayhawks: 17 (4.17%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.54%)
11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.72%)
12. Texas Tech: 36 (1.97%)
13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (1.97%)
14. Michigan State: 41 (1.73%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.54%)
16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.39%)
17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.06%)
18. Brigham Young: 67 (1.06%)
19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.06%)
20. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.06%)
21. North Carolina: 67 (1.06%)
22. Louisville: 81 (0.87%)
23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.87%)
24. Iowa Hawkeyes: 91 (0.78%)
25. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.7%)
26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.7%)
27. Clemson: 126 (0.56%)
28. Wisconsin Badgers: 151 (0.47%)
29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)
30. NC State: 151 (0.47%)
31. Miami (FL): 176 (0.4%)
32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.35%)
33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.35%)
34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.28%)
35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.28%)
36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.28%)
37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.28%)
38. UCLA: 251 (0.28%)
39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)
40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)
41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)
42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)
44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)
45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)
46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)
49. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
50. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)
51. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)
52. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)
53. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
54. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)
55. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)
56. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
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