The Stetson Hatters (1-8) meet the Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-4) at the Edmunds Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Stetson Hatters Free Prediction
The Leathernecks are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-67 loss to the Creighton Bluejays in their last game. Creighton’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Western Illinois. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.548, while the Leathernecks posted a mark of 0.428. Kobe Webster was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
In the Hatters’ previous outing, they easily got past the Johnson (FL) Suns, 116-66. The Hatters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.3 vs. 9.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.5). Christiaan Jones was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
Stetson should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Stetson ranks 33rd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Western Illinois has forced the 33rd-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Stetson Hatters Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Stetson ranks 80th in assists per game (14.8) while Western Illinois ranks 289th (10.9).
The Hatters rank 67th in steals per game (7.2) while the Leathernecks rank 255th (5.1).
Western Illinois ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Stetson ranks 178th (3.6).
The Leathernecks rank 145th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Hatters rank 297th in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
Stetson ranks 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Western Illinois ranks 278th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
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