The Howard Bison (4-0) look to remain undefeated when they meet the Southern Illinois Salukis (1-2) at SIU Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Howard Bison vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Prediction
Howard will be hoping for similar success after defeating the Massachusetts Minutemen in their last matchup, 68-63. The Bison held the Minutemen to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 25.9). The Minutemen had a free throw rate of 0.210 (below their season average of 0.310). Howard was lifted by Akuwovo Ogheneyole, who finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
In the Salukis’ last matchup, they had no trouble getting past the UAPB Golden Lions, 78-48. The Salukis had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.336) and had a better free throw rate (0.228 vs. 0.155). Marcus Bartley was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the up-tempo Bison will look to push the more grind-it-out Salukis. Since last season, the Bison rank 33rd in possessions per game while the Salukis are 300th.
Howard Bison vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Howard, ATS Winner – Howard, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Howard ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Southern Illinois ranks 291st (32.6).
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