The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-5) will try to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-4) at State Farm Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini ATS Prediction
The last time the Delta Devils played, they topped the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 69-59. The Delta Devils made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 24.4). Mississippi Valley State received a boost from Dante Scott, who recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Fighting Illini fell to the Xavier Musketeers in their last matchup, 83-74. Xavier’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Illinois. The Musketeers had a rate of 35.7 (below their season average of 37.0), while the Fighting Illini posted a mark of 20.6 (below their season average of 29.1). With 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Ayo Dosunmu was the game’s high scorer.
Illinois could own the offensive glass in this showdown. Since last season, the Fighting Illini rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Mississippi Valley State ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Illinois ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 259th (23.9).
The Fighting Illini rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Delta Devils rank 318th (40.4).
Illinois ranks 131st in assists per game (14.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 311th (9.9).
The Fighting Illini rank 24th in steals per game (7.7) while the Delta Devils rank 189th (5.9).
Mississippi Valley State ranks 280th in blocks per game (1.7) while Illinois ranks 263rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
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