The UNI Panthers (6-9, 1-1 MVC) will be at Redbird Arena to square off with the Illinois State Redbirds (8-7, 1-1 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
UNI Panthers vs. Illinois State Redbirds ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Redbirds were victorious over the FGCU Eagles 74-66, while the Panthers dismantled the Bemidji State Beavers 97-51.
UNI dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 and a turnover percentage of 5.6. For those same stats, Bemidji State recorded marks of 9.5 and 18.7, respectively. Meanwhile, Illinois State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over FGCU. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.298, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.111. Phil Fayne fueled Illinois State with 17 points and 11 rebounds. UNI rallied around Wyatt Lohaus, who had 19 points.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Redbirds won the last matchup 79-75. Illinois State made 15 of its 27 three pointers (55.6 percent). UNI, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.2 vs. 15.4). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Illinois State in this contest. The Redbirds rank 295th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while UNI ranks 18th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
UNI Panthers at Illinois State Redbirds ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Illinois State ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Redbirds allow the 10th-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while the Panthers rank 20th (2.3).
- The Redbirds rank 75th in assists per game (15.1) while the Panthers rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- UNI averages 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 192nd in the nation. Illinois State ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (10.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (matching their season average).
- The Redbirds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.3 for the season.
