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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Southern Illinois Salukis will face off against the Northern Iowa Panthers on January 28, 2026.
Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with the Salukis winning 2 of their last 5 games and the Panthers only managing to secure 1 victory in the same period. This could indicate a closely contested battle on the court as both teams look to improve their standing in the league.
The bookmakers have slightly favored the Southern Illinois Salukis with odds of 1.73, compared to 2.09 for the Northern Iowa Panthers. However, our model predicts a tight matchup with a 54.5% probability of a home win and 45.5% for an away victory.
Tactically, both teams will need to showcase their strengths to come out on top in this game. The Salukis will likely rely on their offensive prowess, while the Panthers will look to tighten up their defense.
Overall, this promises to be an exciting and evenly matched contest, with the outcome likely to be decided by who can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.
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| Southern Illinois 54.8% |
Northern Iowa 45.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 66:64
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.73 | 2.05 | ||
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1.69 | 2.09 | ||
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1.73 | 2.1 | ||
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1.71 | 1.98 | ||
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1.76 | 2.1 |
Latest Results
| 21.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 69:63 17.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 68:73 14.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 78:56 07.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 70:57 04.01.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 67:68 |
24.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 81:76 21.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 59:54 17.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 54:44 13.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 61:69 10.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:69 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.01.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 73:49 29.12.24 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 78:67 03.03.24 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 70:82 20.01.24 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 61:57 22.02.23 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 86:63 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13.21%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 11 (6.61%)
4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)
5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)
6. Purdue Boilermakers: 15 (4.84%)
7. Iowa State: 17 (4.27%)
8. Florida Gators: 19 (3.82%)
9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.82%)
10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 21 (3.46%)
11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)
12. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31 (2.34%)
14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)
15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)
16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)
17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)
18. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)
19. Louisville: 61 (1.19%)
20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.19%)
21. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)
22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)
23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)
24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)
25. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)
26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)
27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)
28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)
29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)
30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)
31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)
32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)
33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)
35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)
37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)
38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)
39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)
40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)
41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)
42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)
43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)
44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)
45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)
46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)
47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)
48. Creighton: 501 (0.15%)
49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)
50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)
51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)
52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)
53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)
54. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)
55. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)
56. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)
57. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)
58. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
59. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)
60. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)
61. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)
62. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)
63. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)
64. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)
65. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
67. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)
68. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)
69. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
70. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
71. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)
72. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
73. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
74. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)
75. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
76. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
77. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)
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