It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Illinois State Redbirds (8-7, 1-1 MVC) welcome the UNI Panthers (6-9, 1-1 MVC) to Redbird Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
UNI Panthers vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last contest, they blew out the Bemidji State Beavers, 97-51. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 9.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.6 vs. 18.7). UNI rallied around Wyatt Lohaus, who was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Redbirds were victorious over the FGCU Eagles in their last game, 74-66. Illinois State’s 0.298 free throw rate was their biggest strength over FGCU, who had a mark of 0.111. With 17 points and 11 rebounds, Illinois State’s Phil Fayne played well.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Redbirds won the most recent game 79-75. Illinois State was lights out from beyond the arc (15-27; 55.6 percent). UNI, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.2 vs. 15.4).
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to find for Illinois State in this contest. The Redbirds currently rank 295th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while UNI ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
UNI Panthers vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 50th in the country. Illinois State ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Redbirds rank 75th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
UNI ranks 192nd in rebounds per game (34.7) while Illinois State ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Redbirds rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Panthers rank 20th (2.3).
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The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UNI has been defeated by an average of 3.0 points.
During their last five games, the Redbirds have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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