Southern Illinois Salukis vs. UNI Panthers Betting Prediction 01/05/19

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The Southern Illinois Salukis (8-6, 1-0 MVC) will be at the McLeod Center to take on the UNI Panthers (6-8, 1-0 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Southern Illinois Salukis at UNI Panthers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Panthers dismantled the Bemidji State Beavers, 97-51, while the Salukis fell to the second-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 71-59.

UNI dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 and a turnover percentage of 5.6. Bemidji State was 9.5 and 18.7, respectively, for those same stats. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 22.4). Wyatt Lohaus played a key role for UNI with 19 points. Meanwhile, Kavion Pippen played well for Southern Illinois, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds.

The Salukis dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Southern Illinois won 64-53. Southern Illinois launched 17 three pointers, making eight of them (47.1 percent). UNI was, meanwhile, 8-30 (26.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. UNI currently ranks 296th in possessions per game (67.6) and Southern Illinois is 279th (68.0).

Southern Illinois Salukis vs. UNI Panthers Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNI ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Southern Illinois ranks 245th (18.5).
  • The Salukis average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 129th in the nation. The Panthers rank 130th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Salukis rank 47th in assists per game (15.6) while the Panthers rank 189th (11.9).
  • UNI is 19th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Southern Illinois is 60th with 3.0 blocks allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
  • The Salukis’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 1.6 for the season.