Florida vs. Southern Illinois: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Nov 22

Updated Nov. 22, 2024 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 21 Florida Gators (5-0) will try to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis (2-2) on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on SEC Network.

The Gators enter their game against the Salukis as huge favorites. The Gators are favored by 18.5 points. The game features a point total of 159.

Keep reading to get all you need to know before placing bets on the Florida-Southern Illinois matchup.

Florida vs. Southern Illinois How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida
How to watch on TV: SEC Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Gators vs Salukis Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Gators	-18.5	-120	-110	159	-110	-120	-2381	+1200

Florida vs. Southern Illinois Prediction

Pick ATS: Southern Illinois (+18.5)
Pick OU: Under (159)
Prediction: Florida 79, Southern Illinois 72

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Florida vs. Southern Illinois Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Gators 89, Salukis 70.
The Gators have a 96.0% chance to claim victory in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Salukis hold a 7.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Florida has won two games against the spread this season.
Southern Illinois covered 18 times in 31 chances against the spread last season.
Florida has not covered the spread when favored by 18.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Gators and their opponent topped the 159-point mark 17 times last year.
Salukis games had more than 159 points four times last year.
Last season, the two teams averaged a combined 158.3 points per contest, 0.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Florida has not lost a game it was the moneyline favorite this season, going 5-0.
Last season, Southern Illinois was the underdog 12 times and won three, or 25%, of those games.
Florida has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -2381 or shorter.
Southern Illinois did not enter a game last season with longer moneyline odds than +1200.

Florida vs. Southern Illinois: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Florida	Southern Illinois
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.6 (6)	72.7 (200)
Points Allowed (Rank)	79.2 (337)	68.2 (69)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.9 (2)	6.9 (316)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.8 (137)	8.3 (87)
Assists (Rank)	15 (65)	14.3 (104)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.2 (180)	10.4 (96)

Florida 2024-25 Key Players

Gators Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Walter Clayton Jr.	5	18.4	3.4	4	0.8	0.8	2.6
Will Richard	5	15	5.6	1.8	2.2	0.4	1.6
Alijah Martin	5	13.6	6.2	3.2	2.6	0	1.6
Alex Condon	5	12.2	7	1.4	0.6	2	0.4
Sam Alexis	4	10	5	0.3	0.5	1.3	0

Southern Illinois 2023-24 Top Performers

Salukis Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Xavier Johnson	32	22.2	4.1	6.1	1.5	0.3	2.1
Troy D'Amico	32	9.3	3.7	2.6	0.5	0.4	1.6
Trent Brown	32	9.1	2.1	1.3	0.8	0.1	2.3
AJ Ferguson	25	8.8	5.2	0.9	0.5	0.3	0.7
Clarence Rupert	31	7.5	5.7	1.1	0.6	0.8	0.2