The SIUE Cougars (2-7) clash with the CSUN Matadors (3-8) in the Las Vegas Invite at Orleans Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. CSUN Matadors Betting Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they were defeated by the Pacific Tigers, 74-65. Pacific’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over SIUE. The Tigers had a rate of 29.6, while the Cougars posted a mark of 14.6. SIUE’s Brandon Jackson put together a solid outing, putting up 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Matadors lost a close one to the New Mexico Lobos in their last outing, 87-84. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico’s largest advantages. They made 29 trips to the line, while CSUN went 21 times. CSUN’s Lamine Diane put together a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 34 points on 15-for-28 shooting.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of CSUN. Since last season, CSUN ranks 246th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the pesky defense of SIUE has forced the 67th-most turnovers in the nation (18.8 percent).
Lamine Diane has averaged 0 points over the last five games for CSUN.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
CSUN ranks 28th in assists per game (13.4) while SIUE ranks 213th (12.0).
The Cougars rank 117th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Matadors rank 241st (17.4).
SIUE ranks 69th in steals per game (5.4) while CSUN ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
The Cougars allow the 50th-fewest blocks per game (3.4) while the Matadors rank 60th (3.5).
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