It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the UNI Panthers (7-10, 2-2 MVC) welcome the Indiana State Sycamores (10-6, 2-2 MVC) to the McLeod Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. UNI Panthers Betting Prediction
The Sycamores will be looking for a similar outcome after defeating the Evansville Aces in their last contest, 72-66. The Sycamores forced 19 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.260). With 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Christian Williams was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Panthers were in action, they edged the Drake Bulldogs, 57-54. UNI’s 9.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Drake, who had a mark of 15.6. The Panthers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.5. With 10 points and six rebounds, Luke McDonnell had a good outing for UNI.
After the Sycamores won both games against the Panthers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Indiana State won 77-66. The Sycamores had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 vs. 20.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.554).
It could be a tough game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores currently rank 239th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.1 percent), while UNI ranks 21st in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. UNI Panthers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Indiana State ranks 279th (14.6).
The Panthers rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Sycamores rank 114th (3.8).
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The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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