The Saint Louis Billikens (4-0) square off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-0) at Barclays Center. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Saint Louis Billikens Betting Prediction
The Panthers will be looking for a similar outcome after topping the North Alabama Lions in their last game, 71-66. One of Pittsburgh’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 42 free throw attempts, while North Alabama had just 13. Pittsburgh received a boost from Xavier Johnson, who was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The last time the Billikens played, they edged the Seton Hall Pirates, 66-64. The Billikens held the Pirates to an effective field goal percentage of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.487) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 24.1). With eight points and 13 rebounds, Saint Louis’ Javon Bess put together a good outing.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Saint Louis ranks 346th in possessions per game (64.6) and Pittsburgh is 324th (66.5) since last season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Louis ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Pittsburgh ranks 265th (37.3).
The Panthers rank 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Billikens rank 303rd (17.5).
Saint Louis averages 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Pittsburgh ranks 243rd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Billikens rank 104th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Panthers rank 266th (14.8).
Saint Louis ranks 144th in steals per game (6.2) while Pittsburgh ranks 277th (4.4).
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