The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (11-8, 3-4 CUSA) look to extend their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-9, 3-3 CUSA) at Reed Green Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Hilltoppers’ last contest, they defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd, 68-59. The Hilltoppers knocked down 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and held the Thundering Herd to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 24.8). Charles Bassey played a key role for Western Kentucky with 17 points and 17 rebounds.
The Golden Eagles were blown out by the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last matchup, 78-60. Old Dominion won the rebounding battle. The Monarchs had more offensive rebounds (23 vs. nine) and total rebounds (45 vs. 32). Southern Miss’ Tyree Griffin put together a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
Getting to the line could be rare for Southern Miss in this showdown. The Golden Eagles rank 341st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.163, while Western Kentucky ranks 43rd in FTA rate allowed (0.185).
After the Hilltoppers won the lone contest against the Golden Eagles last season, 82-66, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Western Kentucky did a terrific job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). Southern Miss, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (6.2 vs. 16.7).
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Miss ranks 28th in assists per game (16.5) while Western Kentucky ranks 205th (11.9).
The Hilltoppers average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Southern Miss ranks 166th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while Western Kentucky ranks 280th (16.4).
The Hilltoppers rank 11th in blocks per game (5.4) while the Golden Eagles rank 90th (3.6).
Southern Miss averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the country. Western Kentucky ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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The Hilltoppers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 1.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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