The Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-3) will travel to the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the UIW Cardinals (2-4). Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinals had no trouble getting past the St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints, 68-44, while the Panthers lost a winnable game to the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 66-63.
UIW dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.218) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.430). St. Francis (IL) had marks of 0.034 and 0.362, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Illinois, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (19.1 vs. 21.6). UIW’s Vincent Miszkiewicz had a good outing, putting up six points and 11 rebounds. Eastern Illinois was lifted by Mack Smith, who recorded 13 points and six rebounds.
The aggressive UIW offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Cardinals rank 16th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while Eastern Illinois ranks 208th in FTA rate allowed (0.234) dating back to last season.
Eastern Illinois vs. UIW Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UIW, ATS Winner – UIW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Eastern Illinois ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.6) while UIW ranks 331st (28.5).
- The Panthers rank 112th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Cardinals rank 269th (2.0).
- Eastern Illinois averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 132nd in the nation. UIW ranks 253rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Panthers rank 90th in assists per game (14.3) while the Cardinals rank 271st (11.3).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while UIW ranks 328th (15.9).
