The Drake Bulldogs (6-2) meet the SIUE Cougars (2-5) at the Knapp Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Cougars are trying to rebound after their 74-65 loss to the Pacific Tigers in their last game. Pacific’s 29.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over SIUE, who had a rate of 14.6. SIUE’s Brandon Jackson put together a good outing, finishing with 12 points and seven rebounds.
The last time the Bulldogs were in action, they dismantled the Buena Vista Beavers, 98-52. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.286) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 25.5). Nick Norton was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
SIUE may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Drake ranks 89th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while SIUE has forced the 232nd-most turnovers (18.5 percent).
SIUE Cougars at Drake Bulldogs Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drake ranks 56th in assists per game (15.3) while SIUE ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
The Bulldogs average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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