SIUE Cougars vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Prediction 12/17/19

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The SIUE Cougars (2-8) and the Winthrop Eagles (4-7) go head-to-head at Winthrop Coliseum. The Cougars look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

SIUE Cougars vs. Winthrop Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Eagles lost to the Furman Paladins, 80-73, while the Cougars got blown out by the Northwestern Wildcats, 72-54.

SIUE had an effective field goal percentage of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.453) while Winthrop had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 28.9). Chandler Vaudrin had a solid performance for Winthrop, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds. Zeke Moore was a key piece for SIUE with 18 points and seven rebounds.

The Eagles won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 94-82. Winthrop launched 30 three pointers, making 14 of them (46.7 percent), while SIUE was 4-19 (21.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Expect Winthrop to dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Eagles rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while SIUE ranks 276th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).

SIUE vs. Winthrop Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Winthrop ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.5) while SIUE ranks 260th (30.3).
  • The Cougars average 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 155th in the country. The Eagles rank 165th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • SIUE ranks 128th in blocks per game (2.8) while Winthrop ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Eagles rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while the Cougars rank 251st (17.5).
  • Winthrop ranks 28th in assists per game (16.3) while SIUE ranks 230th in assists allowed per game (16.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 12.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (10.5 above their season average).