The CSUN Matadors (3-8) will be in the Las Vegas Invite at Orleans Arena when they square off against the SIUE Cougars (2-7). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
SIUE Cougars vs. CSUN Matadors ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Matadors lost a close one to the New Mexico Lobos, 87-84, while the Cougars lost to the Pacific Tigers, 74-65.
SIUE had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 26.4) while CSUN had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 19.4). Lamine Diane was a key piece for CSUN with 34 points and seven rebounds. Brandon Jackson, meanwhile led the way for SIUE, recording 12 points and seven rebounds.
Lamine Diane has taken his game to another level as of late for CSUN, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of CSUN. Since the 2017-18 season, CSUN ranks 246th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of SIUE has forced the 67th-most turnovers in the nation (18.8 percent).
SIUE Cougars vs. CSUN Matadors ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – CSUN, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- CSUN ranks 28th in assists per game (13.4) while SIUE ranks 213th (12.0).
- The Cougars allow the 50th-fewest blocks per game (3.4) while the Matadors rank 60th (3.5).
- The Cougars rank 117th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Matadors rank 241st (17.4).
- SIUE ranks 69th in steals per game (5.4) while CSUN ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
