The Iowa State Cyclones (9-2) take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-5) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Betting Prediction
The Panthers are hoping for a better outcome after their 71-59 loss to the Texas Longhorns in their last outing. Texas’ effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Eastern Illinois. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.577, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.411. Rade Kukobat led Eastern Illinois in scoring with 12 points on 3-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Cyclones played, they had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets, 79-53. The Cyclones had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 25.2). Michael Jacobson was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
Marial Shayok and Jacobson have played well over the last five games for Iowa State. Shayok has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Jacobson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Eastern Illinois in this contest. The Panthers currently rank 270th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.203, while Iowa State ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.170).
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Iowa State Cyclones Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Illinois averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the country. Iowa State ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Cyclones rank 50th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Panthers rank 140th (2.5).
Iowa State ranks 114th in rebounds per game (37.1) while Eastern Illinois ranks 199th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
The Cyclones average 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 97th in the country. The Panthers rank 181st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Iowa State ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Eastern Illinois ranks 93rd (6.4).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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