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<p>The Bobcats and Pioneers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on Summ. The Pioneers will host the game at Hamilton Gymnasium in Denver, CO. Montana State is the -4 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Denver. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS DENVER PIONEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +4</p><p>This game will be played at Hamilton Gymnasium at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Pioneers.</li><li>Not only will Denver pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bobcats Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Montana State's season opener didn't go as planned, as they fell 89-69 to Wichita State on Saturday. The Bobcats were +10 point underdogs heading into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Montana State found themselves in a tough spot early, trailing 46-31 at halftime. They scored 38 points in the second half but allowed 43, making it difficult to close the gap.</p><p>Montana State's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.9% on 12-of-43 shooting, though they were more efficient inside, connecting on 54.2% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the team with 17 points and 5 assists, while Corey Washington and Harlond Beverly each added 14 points. Quincy Ballard was highly efficient, shooting 83.3% from the field, and Brian Goracke knocked down 3-of-4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Montana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 12 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 84% clip. Montana State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Denver Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Denver Pioneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Denver dropped their latest game to Colorado State, 74-65, on Tuesday. Playing on the road, the Pioneers were +22 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Denver trailed 36-34 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The combined points of 139 fell under the O/U line of 153.5.</p><p>Denver's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, though they did hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11.</p> <p>Jalen Lake led the way with 19 points, shooting 70.0% overall and 50.0% from three. Isaiah Addo-Ankrah added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50.0% clip, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Isaiah Carr were efficient inside, combining for 12-for-15 shooting.</p><p>Denver's defense gave up 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 27 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 64% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Denver held the other team to 25% shooting, as they made 7 of 28 attempts. The opposing team also went 13 of 15 from the free-throw line, shooting 86%. Denver gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Illinois as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough in Champaign?</h3><h3>Eastern Illinois Panthers Records</h3> 

<p>Eastern Illinois finished last season with a 10-18 overall record, going 8-11 in Ohio Valley Conference play. At home, they were 6-6, but struggled on the road, posting a 4-12 mark.</p> 

<p>The Panthers were 15-12 against the spread, with a 10-5 road ATS record. They were 6-1 straight-up when favored and 5-2 ATS in those games. Their over/under record was 9-17-2, with an average game score of 135.8 points.</p><h3>Eastern Illinois Panthers Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Last season, Eastern Illinois averaged 68.9 points per game, ranking 317th in possessions per game with 62.2. They struggled with shooting, posting a 42% field goal percentage (339th) and a 46% effective field goal percentage (371st). Their two-point percentage was 46%, placing them 380th nationally.</p>

<p>The Panthers made 5.6 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc, ranking 335th and 341st, respectively. They attempted 17.5 threes per game (334th) and made 11.9 free throws per game (300th).</p>

<h3>Eastern Illinois Panthers Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<strong>Nakyel Shelton: G</strong>

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<li>Games: 29 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 11 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 1.9 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 4.4 (Last Year)</li>
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<strong>Corey Sawyer Jr: G</strong>

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<li>Games: 29 (Last Year)</li>
<li>PPG: 8.9 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Assists: 1.6 (Last Year)</li>
<li>Rebounds: 2.3 (Last Year)</li>
</ul><p>Eastern Illinois allowed 67.9 points per game last season, ranking 67th in the nation. Opponents shot 30.6% from three-point range against them, placing the Panthers 124th in that category. They also gave up 17.6 free throws per game, ranking 139th.</p> <p>In terms of turnovers, Eastern Illinois averaged 8.1 steals per game, ranking 49th nationally. However, they struggled with shot-blocking, averaging just 3 blocks per game, which placed them 255th in the country.</p><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Records</h3> 

<p>Illinois finished last season with a 26-8 overall record, going 17-6 in Big Ten play. At home, they were 19-3, with an average scoring margin of +13.3 points per game. On the road, they went 7-5, with a +5.7 scoring margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, Illinois was 18-14, including an 8-3 road record. They were 23-5 straight-up when favored and 3-3 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 24-10, with their games averaging 158.2 points per game.</p><p>Illinois averaged 84.4 points per game last season, ranking 101st in possessions per game with 66. They shot 47% from the field, placing 73rd, and had an effective field goal percentage of 53%, ranking 81st. The Illini made 8.3 three-pointers per game on 34% shooting, ranking 94th in makes and 136th in percentage. They were 12th in free throws made per game with 17.5.</p> 

<p>Returning for Illinois are Tre White and Ben Humrichous. White averaged 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 29 games last season. Humrichous averaged 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 24 games.</p><p>Illinois struggled defensively last season, allowing 73.8 points per game, which ranked 222nd in the nation. Opponents shot 34% from beyond the arc, placing Illinois 343rd in 3-point percentage defense. The Illini were 127th in free throws allowed, giving up 17.4 per game.</p> <p>Illinois averaged 3.8 blocks per game, ranking 117th, but were last in the nation in steals, with just 4.2 per game.</p>

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