The SIUE Cougars (2-3) will be at home in the Sam M. Vadalabene Center when they square off against the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-2). Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Cougars were beaten by the South Dakota Coyotes, 71-56, while the Huskies beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 86-81.
Northern Illinois dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 38.1) and a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 18.4). Western Illinois had marks of 18.2 and 10.6, respectively, for those same stats. SIUE, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 15.1). SIUE was lifted by Zeke Moore, who recorded 15 points. Eugene German, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Northern Illinois with 26 points, six rebounds and six assists.
It will be a showdown of contrasting tempos as the up-tempo Cougars will look to push the more half-court-oriented Huskies. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Cougars rank 33rd in possessions per game while the Huskies are 209th.
Northern Illinois Huskies at SIUE Cougars Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Illinois ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while SIUE ranks 223rd (6.9).
- The Huskies rank 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.1) while the Cougars rank 266th (15.1).
- Northern Illinois ranks 236th in blocks per game (2.5) while SIUE ranks 247th (2.3).
- The Huskies rank 90th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Cougars rank 272nd (37.5).
- SIUE ranks 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.9) while Northern Illinois ranks 285th (25.3).
