The Valparaiso Crusaders (2-2) clash against the SIUE Cougars (0-2) at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. Valparaiso Crusaders Free Prediction
The Cougars are hoping for a better outcome after their 94-82 loss to the Winthrop Eagles in their last outing. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over SIUE. The Eagles had a rate of 0.635, while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.507. David McFarland was SIUE’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Crusaders played, they lost to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 69-63. Wake Forest’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Valparaiso. The Demon Deacons had a rate of 39.4 (above their season average of 33.6), while the Crusaders posted a mark of 27.3. Valparaiso’s Derrik Smits put together a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Valparaiso figures to have a significant advantage. Dating back to last season, the Crusaders defense ranks 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475), while the SIUE offense ranks 319th in effective field goal percentage (0.478).
SIUE vs. Valparaiso Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Valparaiso ranks 54th in steals per game (7.3) while SIUE ranks 262nd (4.9).
The Crusaders rank 102nd in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Cougars rank 237th (14.3).
Valparaiso ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while SIUE ranks 229th (36.2).
The Crusaders rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Cougars rank 156th (3.4).
SIUE ranks 166th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Valparaiso ranks 243rd (19.8).
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