The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (2-2) will travel to the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to challenge the UIW Cardinals (1-3). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinals lost a tough one against the SIUE Cougars, 57-55, while the Wildcats won big over the Trinity Baptist Eagles, 100-42.
Bethune-Cookman dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.443) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.6). Trinity Baptist recorded marks of 0.272 and 18.4, respectively, for those same stats. UIW, meanwhile, held SIUE to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.463). UIW’s Vincent Miszkiewicz led the way, recording 12 points and 12 rebounds. Bethune-Cookman was lifted by Jordan Preaster, who recorded 21 points, six rebounds and five steals.
UIW might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Bethune-Cookman ranks 39th in defensive efficiency, while the Cardinals rank 315th in offensive efficiency dating back to last season. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-paced Wildcats rank 13th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Cardinals rank 290th.
Bethune-Cookman vs. UIW Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bethune-Cookman ranks fourth in rebounds per game (41.4) while UIW ranks 325th (28.1).
- The Wildcats rank 98th in assists per game (14.2) while the Cardinals rank 259th (11.4).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 238th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while UIW ranks 322nd (16.3).
- The Wildcats rank 32nd in steals per game (7.8) while the Cardinals rank 260th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 97th in blocks per game (3.8) while UIW ranks 278th (1.9).
