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As the Southern Illinois Salukis prepare to host the Drake Bulldogs on March 5, 2026, expectations run high given their contrasting recent performances. The Salukis enter this matchup on the back of an impressive run, securing victories in four of their last five games. This uptick in form highlights a solid offensive unit that has been effective at exploiting defensive lapses from opponents.
In contrast, the Bulldogs have struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five outings. Their troubles may stem from inconsistency in both scoring and defense, which has led to difficulties closing out games. As they face a Salukis team with momentum, the Bulldogs will need to address these issues to stand a fighting chance.
Bookmakers have set the odds favorably for Southern Illinois at 1.37, while Drake sits at 2.99. Our probability model indicates a 59.6% chance of a home win, with a 40.4% likelihood for an away victory. Given these trends and the Salukis’ home-court advantage, this matchup promises to be highly competitive. However, in college basketball, outcomes can be unpredictable, and both teams will be eager to seize this opportunity.
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| Southern Illinois 66% |
Drake 34% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | 2.99 | |||
| 1.45 | 2.49 |
Latest Results
| 01.03.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 67:81 25.02.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 66:55 21.02.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 57:59 18.02.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 61:66 15.02.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 60:70 |
01.03.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 53:75 25.02.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 74:71 18.02.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 61:66 15.02.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 86:62 12.02.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 70:80 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 18.02.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 61:66 14.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 78:56 07.03.25 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 70:53 01.02.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 65:75 07.02.24 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 92:88 OT |
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