The Northern Kentucky Norse (8-2) look to prolong their six-game winning streak against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (5-4) at McBrayer Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction
The last time the Norse played, they blew out the Wilmington (OH) Quakers, 102-38. The Norse had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 21.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.323 vs. 0.121). Northern Kentucky rallied around Jalen Tate, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Colonels got blown out by the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last matchup, 105-77. Marshall’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Kentucky, who had a mark of 0.344. With 26 points on 9-for-23 shooting, Nick Mayo was Eastern Kentucky’s leading scorer.
The Norse won the sole game against the Colonels last season, 91-63. The Norse had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.7 vs. 29.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 19.0).
Drew McDonald has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Northern Kentucky.
Eastern Kentucky might have difficulty putting up points as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Northern Kentucky ranks 13th in defensive efficiency, while the Colonels rank 293rd in offensive efficiency dating back to last season.
Northern Kentucky at Eastern Kentucky ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Kentucky ranks 74th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 309th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
The Norse rank 17th in assists per game (16.5) while the Colonels rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Northern Kentucky averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Colonels rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Norse rank 77th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
Eastern Kentucky averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Northern Kentucky ranks 57th in steals allowed per game (5.6).
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