The Southern Illinois Salukis (0-2) go head-to-head with the UAPB Golden Lions (0-2) at SIU Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
UAPB Golden Lions at Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Prediction
In the Golden Lions’ last game, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Colorado State Rams, 92-67. Colorado State made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 26 of them (86.7 percent). UAPB, meanwhile, was just 18-27 (66.7 percent). Martaveous McKnight was the top scorer from either team with 41 points on 13-for-27 shooting.
The Salukis fell to the No. 25 Buffalo Bulls in their last contest, 62-53. Buffalo’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Southern Illinois. The Bulls had a rate of 16.2, while the Salukis posted a mark of 24.9. With 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Kavion Pippen was the game’s high scorer.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Southern Illinois ranks 297th in possessions per game (67.2) and UAPB is 265th (68.0) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Southern Illinois ranks 48th in steals per game (7.5) while UAPB ranks 276th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Salukis rank 161st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while the Golden Lions rank 298th (38.9).
Southern Illinois ranks 145th in assists per game (13.8) while UAPB ranks 264th (12.0).
The Golden Lions rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Salukis rank 70th (2.9).
UAPB ranks 266th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while Southern Illinois ranks 290th (18.1).
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