The SIUE Cougars (1-3) will travel to Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-4). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Leathernecks were blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 73-49, while the Cougars were victorious over the UIW Cardinals, 80-68.
SIUE dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.9) and a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 16.7). UIW put up marks of 19.2 and 15.7, respectively, for those same stats. Western Illinois, meanwhile, held Nebraska to an effective field goal percentage of 0.492 (below their season average of 0.566). C.J. Duff played a pivotal role for Western Illinois with 13 points. SIUE, meanwhile, rallied around Tyresse Williford, who recorded 20 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Leathernecks won the lone game between these two teams last season, 69-67. Western Illinois’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over SIUE. The Leathernecks had a rate of 0.348, while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.141.
Western Illinois should have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Leathernecks rank 99th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.491), while SIUE is 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.481).
SIUE Cougars vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Illinois, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- SIUE ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Western Illinois ranks 277th (24.1).
- The Leathernecks rank 143rd in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Cougars rank 235th (34.1).
- Western Illinois ranks 254th in steals per game (5.3) while SIUE ranks 268th (5.0).
- The Leathernecks rank 67th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Cougars rank 226th (2.6).
- Western Illinois ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while SIUE ranks 230th (14.2).
