It will be a battle between SthLnd opponents when the UIW Cardinals (6-10, 1-2 SthLnd) welcome the Central Arkansas Bears (7-10, 2-2 SthLnd) to the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. UIW Cardinals Free Prediction
The Bears will be hoping for a similar result after defeating the Lamar Cardinals in their last outing, 75-68. Central Arkansas had an effective field goal percentage of 0.653 (above their season average of 0.498). Lamar, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (19-27; 70.4 percent). Central Arkansas was led by Matthew Mondesir, who put up 13 points.
The last time the Cardinals played, they fell to the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 66-52. Sam Houston State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UIW. The Bearkats had a rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.171), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.149 (below their season average of 0.299). UIW’s Charles Brown III contributed 12 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
The physical UIW offense could be living from the free throw line in this battle. The Cardinals currently rank 33rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.290, while Central Arkansas ranks 230th in FTA rate allowed (0.245).
After the Bears won the sole contest against the Cardinals last season, 92-76, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Central Arkansas had a better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 16.4). UIW, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (22-24; 91.7 percent).
Central Arkansas Bears at UIW Cardinals Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UIW ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Central Arkansas ranks 209th (37.6).
The Bears rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Cardinals rank 278th (15.3).
Central Arkansas ranks 116th in assists per game (13.9) while UIW ranks 233rd (10.3).
The Bears rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Cardinals rank 81st (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Central Arkansas has been defeated by an average of 4.1 points.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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