UIW Cardinals vs. Northwestern State Demons Free Prediction 02/12/20

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The UIW Cardinals (7-16, 4-8 SthLnd) will be at Prather Coliseum to meet the Northwestern State Demons (10-12, 7-6 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

UIW Cardinals vs. Northwestern State Demons Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Demons defeated the Houston Baptist Huskies 93-79, while the Cardinals beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 82-75.

The Cardinals knocked down 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Lions had a turnover percentage of 25.1 (above their season average of 19.2). The Demons, meanwhile, had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.498) and had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 20.6). Northwestern State received a boost from Nikos Chougkaz, who recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds. Des Balentine played well for UIW, finishing with 17 points and five assists.

In their first matchup this year, Chudier Bile led the Demons to a 72-66 victory. He notched a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Northwestern State’s 0.238 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UIW, who had a mark of 0.139.

Northwestern State could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the worst offenses in the country. The Demons currently rank 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while UIW is 323rd in effective field goal percentage (0.463).

UIW Cardinals vs. Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Northwestern State, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northwestern State ranks 30th in rebounds per game (39.5) while UIW ranks 244th (33.2).
  • The Demons rank 154th in assists per game (13.0) while the Cardinals rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.3).
  • The Demons rank 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Cardinals rank 189th (2.3).
  • UIW averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Northwestern State ranks 213th in steals allowed per game (8.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (6.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
  • The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 7.5 for the season.