The UNI Panthers (21-3, 10-2 MVC) welcome the Illinois State Redbirds (8-16, 3-9 MVC) to McLeod Center. The Panthers will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Illinois State Redbirds at UNI Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Drake Bulldogs 83-73, while the Redbirds beat the Indiana State Sycamores 74-67.
Illinois State played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.471 (below their season average of 0.498) and a free throw rate of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.167). For those same stats, Indiana State was 0.398 and 0.444, respectively. The Panthers, meanwhile, made 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 24.8). UNI’s AJ Green had a good outing, recording 34 points. Jaycee Hillsman fueled Illinois State with 23 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, DJ Horne led the Redbirds to a 76-70 win. He recorded 22 points and five steals. The Redbirds’ 12.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Panthers, who had a mark of 21.7.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, UNI figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The elite Panthers offense ranks fifth in the country in that metric at 0.570, while the bottom-tier Illinois State defense is ranked 254th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.507). Furthermore, second chance points figure to be rare for the Redbirds. They rank 260th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.0 percent, while the Panthers are 18th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.0 percent).
Illinois State at UNI Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 84th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Illinois State ranks 241st (33.3).
- The Panthers average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Redbirds rank 137th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
- UNI is fourth in the NCAA with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while Illinois State is 41st with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Panthers rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Redbirds rank 155th (12.8).
- Illinois State ranks 200th in steals per game (5.5) while UNI ranks 252nd (4.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Redbirds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 3.9 for the season.
