The Northern Kentucky Norse (8-1) visit Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats (7-1) in a matchup that pits great offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Free Prediction
The last time the Norse played, they blew out the UMBC Retrievers, 78-60. Northern Kentucky had an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.580). UMBC, on the other hand, held the Norse to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.1 (below their season average of 29.2). Dantez Walton played well for Northern Kentucky, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds.
The Bearcats defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels in their last matchup, 65-61. Cincinnati held the Runnin’ Rebels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.515). UNLV, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.245). Keith Williams led Cincinnati in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the productive offense of Cincinnati takes on the stingy defense of Northern Kentucky. Dating back to last season, the Bearcats rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while the Norse are sixth in defensive efficiency.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Kentucky ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Cincinnati ranks 250th (19.7).
The Bearcats rank 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Norse rank 155th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Cincinnati ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Northern Kentucky ranks 78th (33.3).
The Bearcats rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Norse rank 73rd (5.6).
Northern Kentucky is 19th in the country with 16.7 assists per game while Cincinnati is 50th with 15.6 assists per game.
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