Charleston (SC) Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis

Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Monday, 12 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -3; over/under is 146

BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois hosts Charleston (SC) for the season opener.

Southern Illinois finished 19-13 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference games during the 2023-24 season. The Salukis averaged 14.3 assists per game on 24.7 made field goals last season.

Charleston (SC) went 27-8 overall with a 9-5 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season. The Cougars averaged 80.9 points per game last season, 12.9 on free throws and 31.5 from 3-point range.

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