The Utah State Aggies (5-1) challenge the UNI Panthers (3-3) at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
UNI Panthers vs. Utah State Aggies Betting Prediction
The Panthers are trying to rebound after their 72-65 loss to the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last matchup. Old Dominion’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over UNI. The Monarchs had a rate of 0.228 (above their season average of 0.142), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.283). AJ Green led UNI in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Aggies’ previous game, they were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 87-82. One of Arizona State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 42 free throw attempts, while Utah State had 33. Utah State’s Sam Merrill had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Utah State in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Aggies rank 234th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 percent), while UNI ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).
UNI Panthers at Utah State Aggies Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah State ranks 101st in assists per game (14.6) while UNI ranks 306th (10.9).
The Aggies average 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Panthers rank 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
Utah State ranks 251st in steals per game (5.3) while UNI ranks 269th (5.0).
The Panthers rank 241st in blocks per game (2.5) while the Aggies rank 243rd (2.5).
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