The Hampton Pirates (4-6) will travel to SIU Arena to meet the Southern Illinois Salukis (4-7). The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. Southern Illinois Salukis ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Salukis were beaten by the Missouri Tigers, 64-48, while the Pirates defeated the Norfolk State Spartans, 64-53.
Hampton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.523 (above their season average of 0.509) and a free throw rate of 0.442 (above their season average of 0.222). Norfolk State was 0.324 and 0.333, respectively, for those same stats. Southern Illinois, on the other hand, did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (23-26; 88.5 percent). Southern Illinois’ Eric McGill had a good outing, recording 11 points. Hampton rallied around Ben Stanley, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. Hampton likes to play up-tempo (33rd in possessions per game), while Southern Illinois is methodical (343rd in possessions per game).
Hampton at Southern Illinois Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Southern Illinois, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Hampton ranks 34th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Southern Illinois ranks 264th (28.7).
- The Pirates average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. The Salukis rank 155th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Pirates rank 31st in assists per game (16.2) while the Salukis rank 159th (12.5).
- Hampton ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.8) while Southern Illinois ranks 152nd (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Salukis have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
- The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 7.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Hampton has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
