The Illinois State Redbirds (3-2) square off with the Boise State Broncos (2-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Boise State Broncos Free Prediction
The Redbirds will be hoping for similar success after topping the Akron Zips in their last matchup, 73-68. Illinois State was 6-15 on three pointers (40.0 percent). Akron, on the other hand, was just 7-41 (17.1 percent). Illinois State received a boost from Milik Yarbrough, who had 12 points and 16 rebounds.
The last time the Broncos were in action, they dismantled the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 72-52. Boise State’s 0.733 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over St. Bonaventure, who had a mark of 0.368. The Broncos’ mark was above their season average of 0.511, while the Bonnies’ was below their season average of 0.481. With 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Boise State’s Justinian Jessup put together a good outing.
The productive offense of Boise State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Illinois State. Dating back to last season, the Broncos rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Redbirds are 225th in defensive efficiency. The Broncos figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, second chance points figure to be tough to come by for the Redbirds. They rank 267th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.4 percent, while the Broncos have been the best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 81.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boise State ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Illinois State ranks 305th (39.0).
The Redbirds rank 68th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Broncos rank 265th (2.3).
Boise State averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 62nd in the NCAA. Illinois State ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Broncos rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Redbirds rank 237th (14.3).
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