Southern Illinois vs. Butler

The Butler Bulldogs are 1-2 to start the season and this team has a lot of new players with just two starters returning. They may have some trouble competing and winning in the conference. Southern Illinois has gotten off to a 5-0 start, but the competition they have faced so far has been very poor, and the schedule difference gap between these teams is huge at this stage of the season. Southern Illinois also returns just two starters. This will be their first game on the road since their opener vs SE Missouri State, and a young team facing the best team they have faced yet this season is a daunting task. Make the play on Butler.