Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Prediction

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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-4) will travel to Lantz Arena to meet the Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-3). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Panthers fell to the UNCW Seahawks, 82-65, while the Mastodons barely escaped the Cleveland State Vikings, 82-79.

Purdue Fort Wayne’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Cleveland State. The Mastodons had a rate of 11.2 (better than their season average of 14.5), while the Vikings posted a mark of 20.5 (above their season average of 17.0). Eastern Illinois, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (6-8; 75.0 percent). Eastern Illinois was led by Josiah Wallace, who recorded 19 points and five rebounds. Matt Holba, meanwhile had a good outing for Purdue Fort Wayne, recording 21 points.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Eastern Illinois. Since the 2017-18 season, Eastern Illinois ranks 283rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Purdue Fort Wayne has forced the 74th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.7 percent). It will also be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Mastodons rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Panthers rank 307th.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Eastern Illinois Panthers ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Eastern Illinois ranks 224th (20.6).
  • The Mastodons rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Panthers rank 119th (3.2).
  • Eastern Illinois ranks 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 226th (36.1).
  • The Mastodons rank 64th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 267th (12.2).
  • Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 13th in steals per game (8.2) while Eastern Illinois ranks 189th (5.9).