The North Alabama Lions (3-11) and the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-6) square off at Lantz Arena. The Lions will try to put an end to a 10-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018.
North Alabama Lions vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Panthers fell to the Texas Longhorns, 71-59, while the Lions were defeated by the Samford Bulldogs, 91-74.
North Alabama had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 20.0) while Eastern Illinois had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 20.0). Eastern Illinois’ Rade Kukobat had a good outing, contributing 12 points and seven rebounds. Jamari Blackmon, meanwhile played a key role for North Alabama with 17 points.
Blackmon has been playing at a high level recently for North Alabama, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
North Alabama vs. Eastern Illinois ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Alabama averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Eastern Illinois ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- The Lions rank 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Panthers rank 115th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 107th in steals per game (6.4) while North Alabama ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).