The Illinois State Redbirds (5-2) clash against the BYU Cougars (5-2) at Redbird Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
BYU Cougars vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Prediction
The Cougars are trying to rebound after their 76-62 loss to the Houston Cougars in their last contest. Houston’s 36.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over BYU, who had a mark of 26.5. TJ Haws was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
The last time the Redbirds took the floor, they defeated the Lindenwood Lions, 79-62. Illinois State made 13 of their 28 three pointers (46.4 percent). Lindenwood, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 19.8). Zach Copeland was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Cougars won the sole game against the Redbirds last season, 80-68. The Cougars had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.115) and had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 16.7).
The ineffective offense of Illinois State will square off against the stingy defense of BYU. Since the 2017-18 season, the Redbirds rank 253rd in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 48th in defensive efficiency. The Cougars figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Cougars rank 44th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.276), while the Redbirds rank 270th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.263).
BYU Cougars vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – BYU, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
BYU ranks 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Illinois State ranks 308th (38.8).
The Redbirds rank 28th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Cougars rank 258th (19.7).
BYU ranks 45th in assists per game (15.6) while Illinois State ranks 237th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Cougars average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 156th in the country. The Redbirds rank 163rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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