The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-4) take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-7) at the Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Prediction
The Leathernecks are trying to rebound after their 78-67 loss to the Creighton Bluejays in their last outing. Creighton’s 0.548 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Western Illinois, who had a rate of 0.428. Kobe Webster was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
In the Huskies’ previous matchup, they won big over the Rockford University Regents, 93-54. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.7). With 11 points and 10 rebounds, Levi Bradley put together a good performance for Northern Illinois.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesDating back to last season, Northern Illinois ranks ninth in effective field goal percentage (0.518), while Western Illinois is 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485). Moreover, the Leathernecks rank 276th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.7 percent), while the Huskies rank 43rd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.9 percent).
Webster has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Western Illinois.
Western Illinois Leathernecks at Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Illinois ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while Western Illinois ranks 217th (36.1).
The Leathernecks rank 24th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Huskies rank 184th (1.9).
Western Illinois ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 240th (15.1).
The Huskies rank 35th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Leathernecks rank 104th (6.4).
Western Illinois ranks 191st in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Northern Illinois ranks 255th (16.4).
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