It will be a battle between Summit opponents when the Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-13, 3-5 Summit) welcome the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (8-13, 2-6 Summit) to Western Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Western Illinois Leathernecks ATS Prediction
In the Fighting Hawks’ last contest, they were topped by the South Dakota Coyotes, 70-56. South Dakota’s 23.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over North Dakota, who had a rate of 13.3. The Coyotes’ mark was below their season average of 23.7, while the Fighting Hawks’ was below their season average of 24.2. Marlon Stewart was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Leathernecks beat the South Dakota Coyotes in their last matchup, 65-59. The Leathernecks had a great free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.176) and had a turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 15.0). Ben Pyle was Western Illinois’ leading scorer with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field.
North Dakota could struggle to create turnovers. Western Illinois ranks 34th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while North Dakota forces the 176th-most turnovers (19.5 percent). Additionally, the Fighting Hawks rank 273rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.202), while the Leathernecks rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.176).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Stewart scored a game-high 21 points in the first game, in which the Fighting Hawks beat the Leathernecks 71-65. The Fighting Hawks had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.105) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.518).
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Western Illinois Leathernecks Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Western Illinois, ATS Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Dakota ranks 111th in assists per game (14.0) while Western Illinois ranks 235th (11.0).
The Fighting Hawks rank 50th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Leathernecks rank 160th (22.7).
Western Illinois ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.6) while North Dakota ranks 115th (3.1).
The Fighting Hawks rank 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Leathernecks rank 225th (37.2).
Western Illinois ranks 148th in steals per game (5.9) while North Dakota ranks 158th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Fighting Hawks have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, North Dakota has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Leathernecks have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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