The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-3) go head-to-head against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-2) at U.S. Cellular Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 79-78. Eastern Illinois won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had 11 offensive rebounds and 35 total rebounds, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs had three and 23, respectively. Eastern Illinois was led by Josiah Wallace, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The Red Wolves were beaten by the UNCW Seahawks in their last game, 78-64. UNCW’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Arkansas State. The Seahawks had a rate of 0.281 (below their season average of 0.340), while the Red Wolves posted a mark of 0.095 (below their season average of 0.220). With 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Marquis Eaton was the game’s leading scorer.
The Panthers have had records of 14-21 straight up (SU) and 16-13-1 against the spread (ATS) since last season. A little over half of Eastern Illinois games have finished under the projected point total since last season.
The Red Wolves are 16-13 ATS since last season, despite being 12-24 SU. Games featuring Arkansas State have had a slight tendency to go over the projected point total over that same stretch (51.7 percent).
Eastern Illinois vs. Arkansas State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Eastern Illinois ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while Arkansas State ranks 170th (3.1).
The Red Wolves rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Panthers rank 169th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Eastern Illinois ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while Arkansas State ranks 240th (14.5).
The Panthers rank 209th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Red Wolves rank 270th (33.4).
Arkansas State ranks 189th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Eastern Illinois ranks 233rd (20.5).
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