The Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-3) challenge the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-4) at Lantz Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Prediction
The Mastodons will be hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat the Cleveland State Vikings in their last outing, 82-79. Purdue Fort Wayne forced the Vikings into a turnover percentage of 20.5 (above their season average of 17.0). Cleveland State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 23.9). With 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Matt Holba led Purdue Fort Wayne in scoring.
The last time the Panthers were in action, they lost to the UNCW Seahawks, 82-65. UNCW’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Seahawks had a rate of 37.9 (above their season average of 34.6), while the Panthers posted a mark of 23.5 (below their season average of 28.6). With 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Josiah Wallace was the game’s high scorer.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Eastern Illinois. Since last season, Eastern Illinois ranks 283rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Purdue Fort Wayne has forced the 74th-most turnovers in the country (20.7 percent). It will also be a showdown of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Mastodons rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Panthers rank 307th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Eastern Illinois ranks 224th (20.6).
The Mastodons rank 64th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 267th (12.2).
Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 13th in steals per game (8.2) while Eastern Illinois ranks 189th (5.9).
The Mastodons rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Panthers rank 119th (3.2).
Eastern Illinois ranks 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 226th (36.1).
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