SIU Edwardsville at South Alabama

SIU Edwardsville won 19 games last year. This season, they've lost two step-up games to Dayton and Missouri but had no trouble winning three against Denver, North Park, and Nicholls. SIU Edwardsville has a terrific backcourt led by Shamar Wright (18.3 ppg, 5 rpg) and a fierce defense. Guard Damarco Minor is averaging 11 rebounds and 11.8 points. South Alabama has lost three of five and has had an exhausting week. They got crushed at Alabama (102-46) on Tuesday, lost to Nicholls in triple overtime on Thursday, and topped Denver on Friday, 82-75, with four starters topping 32 minutes. South Alabama shoots just 42.3% from the field and 29% from long range, with the wagering value on the underdog to win the game. Play SIU Edwardsville on the moneyline.