The Southern University Jaguars (0-4) challenge the Western Michigan Broncos (3-2) in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St. The game is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Southern University Jaguars vs. Western Michigan Broncos Free Prediction
The Jaguars are trying to rebound after their 69-65 loss to the George Mason Patriots in their last matchup. George Mason was successful at getting and making free throws. The Patriots made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Jaguars were just 6-9 (66.7 percent). Eddie Reese was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
In the Broncos’ last outing, they lost big to the Cincinnati Bearcats, 78-52. Cincinnati won the rebounding battle. The Bearcats had 13 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Broncos had six and 27, respectively. Western Michigan’s Michael Flowers had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
There’s a decent chance that Southern University struggles to create turnovers. Since the 2017-18 season, Western Michigan ranks 42nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Southern University has forced the 235th-most turnovers (18.1 percent).
Southern University vs. Western Michigan Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Western Michigan ranks 87th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Southern University ranks 237th (4.2).
The Broncos rank 133rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while the Jaguars rank 264th (37.1).
Southern University ranks 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Western Michigan ranks 282nd (24.5).
The Broncos rank 209th in assists per game (12.9) while the Jaguars rank 305th (10.8).
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