The UNI Panthers (1-2) challenge the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2-2) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
UNI Panthers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last outing, they were topped by the Penn Quakers, 78-71. Penn’s 17.0 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UNI, who had a rate of 23.7. AJ Green was UNI’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Colonels got blown out by the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats in their last game, 95-68. Kansas State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 21) and total rebounds (47 vs. 26). With 11 points and five rebounds, Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo had a solid game.
Eastern Kentucky might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, UNI ranks 26th in defensive efficiency while the Colonels rank 243rd in offensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNI ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 275th (15.3).
The Panthers rank 53rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Colonels rank 238th (36.5).
Eastern Kentucky ranks 106th in steals per game (6.6) while UNI ranks 234th (5.3).
The Colonels rank 128th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Panthers rank 234th (2.6).
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