Air Force at Southern Illinois

Air Force was 14-17 and 10-16-1 ATS last season and has to replace eight players. Three starters are back, including Zach Kocur, who shot 48 percent from three-point range. Also, guard Trevor Lyons and forward Hayden Graham return. In addition, forwards Joe Tuss and Nick Jorgensen are back after skipping last season due to injuries. The Falcons will once again depend on long-range shooting and defense. Southern Illinois was 12-21 ans 12-16-2 ATS last year. The Salukis return four starters, but the bad news is that five players decided to transfer. Anthony Beane returns as the MVC's active leading scorer with 1,300 points. Sean O'Brien and Tyler Smithpeters need to step up their scoring to fill the void. This will be a difficult road opener with Air Force replacing so many players. Lay the points on Southern Illinois.