The UNI Panthers (8-11, 3-3 MVC) visit Southern Illinois to take on the Salukis (9-10, 2-4 MVC) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
UNI Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Free Prediction
The Panthers are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-66 loss to the Valparaiso Crusaders in their last matchup. Valparaiso out-rebounded UNI. The Crusaders had 12 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Panthers had six and 20, respectively. AJ Green was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
In the Salukis’ previous game, they dropped a tough one against the Bradley Braves, 57-54. Bradley won the rebounding battle. The Braves had 13 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Salukis had seven and 31, respectively. With 13 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Armon Fletcher led Southern Illinois in scoring.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Marcus Bartley recorded 13 points in the first matchup, in which the Salukis topped the Panthers 58-51. Southern Illinois’ 0.400 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UNI, who had a mark of 0.148.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Southern Illinois ranks 325th in possessions per game (66.1) and UNI is 330th (66.0).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Southern Illinois ranks 261st (18.6).
The Panthers rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Salukis rank 75th (3.2).
Southern Illinois ranks 214th in rebounds per game (34.2) while UNI ranks 230th (33.8).
The Salukis rank 83rd in assists per game (14.6) while the Panthers rank 93rd in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Southern Illinois averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 111th in the country. UNI ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 2.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Salukis have scored an average of 60.2 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
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