The Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-4) take on the SIUE Cougars (1-3) at Western Hall. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Free Prediction
The Cougars will be looking for similar success after beating the UIW Cardinals in their last contest, 80-68. The Cougars, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9, had a phenomenal mark of 34.4 and had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 16.7). SIUE rallied around Tyresse Williford, who led the team in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Leathernecks’ previous game, they lost big to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 73-49. Nebraska’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Western Illinois. The Cornhuskers had a rate of 0.175 (below their season average of 0.253), while the Leathernecks posted a mark of 0.065 (below their season average of 0.232). Western Illinois’ C.J. Duff had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
Western Illinois appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Leathernecks rank 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.491), while SIUE is 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.481) dating back to last season.
The Leathernecks won the lone game against the Cougars last season, 69-67. Western Illinois had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.141). SIUE, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 23.1).
SIUE Cougars at Western Illinois Leathernecks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Illinois, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
SIUE ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Western Illinois ranks 277th (24.1).
The Leathernecks rank 67th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Cougars rank 226th (2.6).
Western Illinois ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while SIUE ranks 230th (14.2).
The Leathernecks rank 143rd in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Cougars rank 235th (34.1).
Western Illinois ranks 254th in steals per game (5.3) while SIUE ranks 268th (5.0).
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