UNI Panthers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Prediction 03/08/19

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The Southern Illinois Salukis (17-14, 10-8 MVC) will be in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney at Enterprise Center when they meet the UNI Panthers (14-17, 9-9 MVC). Action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.

UNI Panthers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Odds

In their last game, the Salukis were victorious over the Illinois State Redbirds, 72-63, while the Panthers lost to the Indiana State Sycamores, 71-54.

Southern Illinois dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.190 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 28.8). For those same stats, Illinois State was 0.109 and 17.9, respectively. UNI, meanwhile, held Indiana State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 24.8). Southern Illinois was led by Armon Fletcher, who had 26 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Spencer Haldeman was a key piece for UNI with 16 points.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Southern Illinois currently ranks 313th in possessions per game (66.1) and UNI is 333rd (65.2).

UNI Panthers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Illinois, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UNI ranks 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Southern Illinois ranks 283rd (17.9).
  • The Panthers rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Salukis rank 81st (3.1).
  • Southern Illinois ranks 222nd in rebounds per game (33.7) while UNI ranks 254th (32.5).
  • The Salukis rank 115th in assists per game (13.8) while the Panthers rank 252nd (11.0).
  • Southern Illinois averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. UNI ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.2 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
  • The Salukis’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 1.7 for the season.