The Southern Illinois Salukis (0-1) welcome the Buffalo Bulls (2-0) to SIU Arena for their home opener. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Prediction
The Bulls will be hoping for a similar outcome after topping the No. 13 West Virginia Mountaineers in their last contest, 99-94. Buffalo’s 10.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over West Virginia, who had a mark of 18.9. Buffalo received a boost from CJ Massinburg, who was the game’s leading scorer with 43 points on 12-for-22 shooting.
In the Salukis’ last game, they lost to the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats, 71-59. Kentucky out-rebounded Southern Illinois. The Wildcats had 18 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Salukis had seven and 19, respectively. With 16 points and seven rebounds, Kavion Pippen had a solid game for Southern Illinois.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Buffalo has preferred to play fast (24th in possessions per game), while Southern Illinois has been slower-paced (291st in possessions per game).
Buffalo Bulls vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Buffalo ranks 31st in rebounds per game (38.9) while Southern Illinois ranks 299th (32.3).
The Bulls rank 24th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while the Salukis rank 285th (18.2).
Buffalo ranks 16th in assists per game (16.7) while Southern Illinois ranks 131st (14.0).
The Salukis rank 33rd in steals per game (7.5) while the Bulls rank 123rd (6.4).
Southern Illinois averages 3.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 125th in the country. Buffalo ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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