Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Prediction 02/14/19

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The Eastern Illinois Panthers (13-12, 6-6 OVC) will be at the Sam M. Vadalabene Center to square off with the SIUE Cougars (8-16, 4-8 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Eastern Illinois Panthers at SIUE Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Cougars got blown out by the Murray State Racers, 86-55, while the Panthers lost to the Austin Peay Governors, 94-86.

Eastern Illinois made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent) while SIUE did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (14-14; 100.0 percent). SIUE received a boost from Brandon Jackson, who contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Shareef Smith, meanwhile led the way for Eastern Illinois, finishing with 29 points and six assists.

In their first matchup this year, Josiah Wallace led the Panthers to an 84-81 victory. He recorded 24 points and six assists. Eastern Illinois’ 0.508 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over SIUE, who had a rate of 0.419.

This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. SIUE likes to play quickly (29th in possessions per game), while Eastern Illinois is more half-court-oriented (158th in possessions per game).

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – SIUE, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Illinois averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 114th in the country. SIUE ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
  • The Cougars rank 167th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Panthers rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
  • The Panthers average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 206th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
  • Eastern Illinois averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. SIUE ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (7.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 8.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average).