The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) will be in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center when they meet the Illinois State Redbirds (2-1). Action gets underway at 5:45 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bearcats dismantled the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 85-53, while the Redbirds lost a close one to the UCF Knights, 67-65.
Cincinnati played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.310 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4. For those same stats, Alabama A&M was 0.075 and 12.5, respectively. Illinois State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.466). Cincinnati’s Chris Vogt played well, recording 18 points and 10 rebounds. Illinois State received a boost from Matt Chastain, who had 12 points and six rebounds.
The productive offense of Cincinnati will face off against the mid-tier defense of Illinois State. Dating back to last season, the Bearcats rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Redbirds are 206th in defensive efficiency. The Bearcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Illinois State vs. Cincinnati Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Cincinnati ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Illinois State ranks 209th (13.8).
- The Redbirds rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Bearcats rank 274th (19.5).
- Cincinnati ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while Illinois State ranks 147th (3.3).
- The Bearcats rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while the Redbirds rank 162nd (34.8).
- Cincinnati ranks first in steals allowed per game (4.0) while Illinois State ranks 116th (6.0).
