The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-5) head to State Farm Center to go head-to-head with the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-4). The Delta Devils will try to end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Fighting Illini were beaten by the Xavier Musketeers, 83-74, while the Delta Devils were victorious over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 69-59.
Mississippi Valley State dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.234 (above their season average of 0.180) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 24.4). For those same stats, Southeastern Louisiana recorded marks of 0.113 and 25.6, respectively. Illinois, meanwhile, forced Xavier into a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 16.1). Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu played well, recording 19 points. Mississippi Valley State, meanwhile, was lifted by Dante Scott, who recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
Illinois could own the offensive glass in this showdown. Since last season, the Fighting Illini rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Mississippi Valley State ranks 312th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
Mississippi Valley State at Illinois ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Illinois ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 259th (23.9).
- The Fighting Illini rank 24th in steals per game (7.7) while the Delta Devils rank 189th (5.9).
- Mississippi Valley State ranks 280th in blocks per game (1.7) while Illinois ranks 263rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Fighting Illini rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Delta Devils rank 318th (40.4).
- Illinois ranks 131st in assists per game (14.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 311th (9.9).
