Southern Illinois Salukis vs Indiana State Sycamores predictions, Feb 25, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

NCAA College Basketball, on Wednesday, 8:00 pm ET

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

On February 25, 2026, the Southern Illinois Salukis will host the Indiana State Sycamores in a key NCAA College Basketball matchup. The Salukis have been in impressive form, securing victories in four of their last five contests, showcasing their strong offensive cohesion and defensive resilience. With a home court advantage, they will look to leverage their scoring efficiency and aggressive defensive pressure to maintain momentum.

Conversely, the Indiana State Sycamores are struggling, having lost all of their last five outings. This recent downturn has exposed vulnerabilities on both ends of the floor, particularly in their defensive schemes and offensive execution. The Salukis will likely capitalize on these weaknesses to control the tempo of the game.

Bookmakers are clearly favoring Southern Illinois, with odds reflecting their strong home performance. However, Indiana State will be seeking to break their losing streak and can potentially draw on their historical rivalry dynamics for motivation. In conclusion, while Southern Illinois appears to be the stronger side based on recent performance, Indiana State could surprise if they can rediscover their form. Expect a competitive matchup, but with the Salukis likely maintaining the edge at home.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-24T17:52:03+00:00.

Southern Illinois
77.6%

Indiana State
22.4%

00:00 / 90:00 GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.20		3.79
	1.17		4.4

Latest Results

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
12.02.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 86:60
09.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 65:80

21.02.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 87:70
18.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 60:81
15.02.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 76:75
12.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 72:74
09.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 65:80

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Southern Illinois won 3.

Southern Illinois is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Indiana State is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

In this match, Southern Illinois is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Southern Illinois won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1457:1437. (average 72.9:71.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Southern Illinois won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 612:584. (average 76.5:73).

Latest Head To Head

09.02.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 65:80
06.03.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 86:85
02.03.25 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 95:77
17.02.24 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 74:69
28.11.23 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 77:48

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (13.29%)

2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (13.29%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.5 (11.48%)

4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.7 (11.07%)

5. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (7.43%)

6. Florida Gators: 12.1 (5.22%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (5.09%)

8. Iowa State: 14.8 (4.26%)

9. Connecticut Huskies: 18.8 (3.36%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.43%)

11. Kansas Jayhawks: 29.4 (2.15%)

12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.54%)

13. Arkansas State: 41 (1.54%)

14. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.45%)

15. Michigan State: 51 (1.24%)

16. St. Johns Red Storm: 51 (1.24%)

17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (0.94%)

18. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (0.94%)

19. Louisville: 67 (0.94%)

20. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (0.94%)

21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (0.94%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.78%)

23. Brigham Young: 81 (0.78%)

24. North Carolina: 101 (0.62%)

25. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.5%)

26. Clemson: 126 (0.5%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.5%)

28. Texas Tech: 151 (0.42%)

29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.42%)

30. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.42%)

31. NC State: 151 (0.42%)

32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.31%)

33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.31%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.25%)

35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.25%)

36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.25%)

37. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.25%)

38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.25%)

39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.25%)

40. UCLA: 251 (0.25%)

41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.18%)

42. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.18%)

43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.18%)

44. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.13%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)

47. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.08%)

48. Santa Clara: 751 (0.08%)

49. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.08%)

50. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

51. TCU: 1001 (0.06%)

52. Baylor Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

53. Seton Hall Pirates: 1001 (0.06%)

54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

Southern Illinois Salukis – Indiana State Sycamores and other NCAA College Basketball events on our partner.