Southern Illinois is on a 6-11 run after losing at home to Bradley (70-60) as a favorite. They're eighth in the 11-team Missouri Valley Conference in points scored, plus last in 3-point shooting (.276) and from the free-throw line (.677). Southern Illinois is on a 14-22 run straight-up run on the road. Drake is fourth in the conference in points scored (76.8 per game), from long range (35%), and from the charity stripe (72%). They're also third in assist-to-turnover margin. They're on a 36-11 straight-up run at home. Last month, Drake won at Southern Illinois (76-73) as an underdog, holding the Salukis to 36% shooting. Play Drake on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on February 18, 2026 at 11:41AM ET.
Southern Illinois at Drake
February 18, 2026
1.5 units on Drake +110 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.15)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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