Southern Illinois-Edwardsville vs Southern Indiana Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

On Saturday, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars (19-9) face off against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-17) at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, Indiana. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Southern Indiana comes into this matchup on a six-game losing streak prior to their game against Southern Illinois. In an overtime clash against Lindenwood, the Screaming Eagles suffered a narrow 81-78 defeat, despite a standout performance from Stephen Olowoniyi, who tallied 22 points. This season, Jayland Randall has been Southern Indiana's leading scorer, posting an average of 15.1 points per game. Close behind him is Damoni Harrison, contributing an average of 15 points per game, making him the team's second-highest scorer. Stephen Olowoniyi not only shines in scoring but also dominates the boards, averaging 6.8 rebounds per game, the highest for Southern Indiana. In terms of playmaking, Jack Campion tops the assists chart for the Screaming Eagles, averaging 4.1 assists per game. However, defensively, the team has been struggling, allowing an average of 79.8 points over their last five games. As they prepare to host SIU Edwardsville, Southern Indiana aims to rebound and secure a victory. The team currently holds an average scoring rate of 72.2 points per game.

SIU Edwardsville enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a decisive 84-72 victory over Tennessee State, Brian Taylor II shone for the Cougars, contributing 22 points to the team's success. Within this season's lineup, Ray’Sean Taylor stands out as SIU Edwardsville’s top scorer, boasting an impressive average of 18.6 points per game. Trailing him as the team’s second-leading scorer, Brian Taylor II maintains an average of 12.8 points per game. On the boards, Ring Malith is a force to be reckoned with, averaging 7.2 rebounds per game, making him the leading rebounder for the team. Ray’Sean Taylor also excels in playmaking, leading the Cougars with an average of 3.9 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, SIU Edwardsville has managed to score an average of 73 points per game. The Cougars aim to capitalize on their momentum and secure their thirteenth conference win while extending their winning streak to two games as they prepare to face Evansville. Overall, the team records an average of 72.9 points per game throughout the season.

Southern Indiana boasts a strong track record in their home games, a factor they are relying on as they prepare to host SIU Edwardsville in Evansville. Meanwhile, SIU Edwardsville has experienced mixed results on the road, winning and losing seven games each. Their offense has struggled to find the necessary consistency and support during these away matchups. As they head into this contest, SIU Edwardsville aims to secure a victory that would mark their thirteenth win in conference play this season. Final Score Prediction, SIU Edwardsville Cougars win 69-66.