Offense meets defense when the Northern Kentucky Norse (6-0) head to UCF to take on the Knights (4-1). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UCF Knights Betting Prediction
The last time the Norse played, they topped the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 89-83. The Norse had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 17.3) and held the Chanticleers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 34.5). Northern Kentucky rallied around Drew McDonald, who was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Knights defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last game, 78-62. The Knights, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.539, had a fantastic mark of 0.600 and had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 18.9). Aubrey Dawkins was UCF’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
UCF might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Since last season, Northern Kentucky ranks third in defensive efficiency while the Knights rank 304th in offensive efficiency.
Northern Kentucky Norse at UCF Knights Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Ucf, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Kentucky ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.4) while UCF ranks 295th (11.2).
The Norse rank 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while the Knights rank 317th (17.2).
Northern Kentucky ranks 24th in steals per game (7.7) while UCF ranks 231st (5.4).
The Norse rank 125th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Knights rank 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Northern Kentucky ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.3) while UCF ranks 124th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
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