The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (15-8, 8-3 CUSA) wrap up their home schedule at E.A. Diddle Arena against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-17, 3-8 CUSA). Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hilltoppers beat the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 65-54, while the Golden Eagles fell to the Marshall Thundering Herd, 72-58.
Western Kentucky dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.422 (above their season average of 0.297) and a turnover percentage of 16.6 (worse than their season average of 16.6). For those same stats, Louisiana Tech was 0.036 and 20.9, respectively. Southern Miss, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (6-7; 85.7 percent). Carson Williams played well for Western Kentucky with 14 points and eight rebounds. Southern Miss, meanwhile, received a boost from Leonard Harper-Baker, who had 18 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
The Hilltoppers dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent matchup, Western Kentucky won 70-59. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Western Kentucky’s biggest strengths. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Southern Miss had just eight. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The aggressive Western Kentucky offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Hilltoppers rank eighth in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.301, while Southern Miss ranks 283rd in FTA rate allowed (0.262).
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Miss ranks 87th in assists per game (14.0) while Western Kentucky ranks 231st (11.2).
- The Hilltoppers rank 209th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 288th (16.4).
- The Hilltoppers rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Golden Eagles rank 175th (7.4).
- Western Kentucky ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while Southern Miss ranks 163rd (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 6.5 for the season.
