The Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1) go head-to-head against the Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-3) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Free Prediction
In the Leathernecks’ last matchup, they were topped by the UT Martin Skyhawks, 92-90. UT Martin’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Western Illinois. The Skyhawks had a rate of 8.3 (better than their season average of 17.6), while the Leathernecks posted a mark of 12.3. Kobe Webster was Western Illinois’ leading scorer with 21 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Cornhuskers lost big to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup, 70-52. Texas Tech’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Nebraska, who had a mark of 20.6. The Red Raiders’ mark was below their season average of 33.6, while the Cornhuskers’ was below their season average of 30.9. Isaac Copeland Jr. had a good game for Nebraska, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
Nebraska could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Nebraska ranks 33rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Western Illinois has forced the 40th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent). Additionally, the Leathernecks rank 281st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.208), while the Cornhuskers rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nebraska ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Western Illinois ranks 267th (24.2).
The Leathernecks rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Cornhuskers rank 169th (3.4).
Nebraska ranks 138th in assists per game (14.0) while Western Illinois ranks 300th (10.9).
The Cornhuskers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Leathernecks rank 180th (6.4).
Western Illinois averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 142nd in the NCAA. Nebraska ranks 282nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
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