The Saint Louis Billikens (10-2) welcome the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (6-7) to Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens will attempt to extend their six-game home winning streak, while the Wildcats look to snap their five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Saint Louis Billikens Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Billikens edged the Kansas State Wildcats 66-63, while the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Marist Red Foxes 85-56.
Bethune-Cookman played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.211) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.464). Marist was 0.190 and 0.349, respectively, for those same stats. The Billikens, on the other hand, held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 29.4). The Wildcats also had a turnover percentage of 26.4 (above their season average of 18.2). Jordan Goodwin had a good game for Saint Louis, putting up 11 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Bailey played a key role for Bethune-Cookman with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for Saint Louis in this showdown. The Billikens rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 percent), while Bethune-Cookman ranks 205th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.5 percent).
Bethune-Cookman at Saint Louis Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Louis ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (41.1) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- The Billikens rank 49th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Wildcats rank 83rd (3.4).
- The Billikens average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Wildcats rank 150th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 58th in steals per game (8.0) while Saint Louis ranks 96th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Bethune-Cookman has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
