The North Alabama Lions (3-11) will attempt to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-6) at Lantz Arena. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018.
North Alabama Lions at Eastern Illinois Panthers Free Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they were defeated by the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Alabama. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.664, while the Lions posted a mark of 0.431. Jamari Blackmon led North Alabama in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Panthers lost to the Texas Longhorns in their last matchup, 71-59. Texas’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.577, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.411. With 12 points on 3-for-11 shooting, Rade Kukobat led Eastern Illinois in scoring.
Blackmon has averaged 0 points over the last five games for North Alabama.
North Alabama Lions vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Illinois ranks 107th in steals per game (6.4) while North Alabama ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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