The Seattle Redhawks (3-1) square off with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (2-0) at the Redhawk Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Seattle Redhawks Betting Prediction
In the Thunderbirds’ last contest, they defeated the San Jose State Spartans, 66-59. The Thunderbirds had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 24.1) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 vs. 19.4). With 15 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Cameron Oluyitan led Southern Utah in scoring.
The Redhawks defeated the Washington State Cougars in their last outing, 78-69. Seattle’s 0.555 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Washington State, who had a rate of 0.338. The Redhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.536, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 0.557. Terrell Brown was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Seattle figures to have a significant advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Redhawks defense ranks 18th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the Southern Utah offense ranks 208th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
Southern Utah vs. Seattle Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Southern Utah ranks 83rd in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Seattle ranks 245th (7.0).
The Redhawks average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Thunderbirds rank 209th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Seattle ranks 170th in assists per game (13.3) while Southern Utah ranks 250th (12.2).
The Redhawks average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. The Thunderbirds rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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