The Cleveland State Vikings (5-14, 0-6 Hor) will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (14-4, 4-1 Hor) at Wolstein Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Prediction
In the Norse’s last outing, they defeated the Wright State Raiders, 68-64. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Wright State. The Norse had a rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.260), while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.186 (below their season average of 0.238). With 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Drew McDonald was the top scorer from either team.
The Vikings fell to the UIC Flames in their last outing, 73-56. UIC made 17 of their 38 three pointers (44.7 percent), while Cleveland State was just 5-27 (18.5 percent). With 23 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Tyree Appleby was the game’s leading scorer.
After the Norse won two out of three contests against the Vikings last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Cleveland State won 89-80. The Vikings had a much better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 15.3) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.561 vs. 0.466).
The offense of Cleveland State (241st in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 102.6) will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Northern Kentucky (52nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.0). The Norse figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Cleveland State Vikings Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. Cleveland State ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
The Norse rank 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Vikings rank 243rd (39.5).
Northern Kentucky ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Cleveland State ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
The Norse rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Vikings rank 155th (7.3).
Northern Kentucky averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 64th in the NCAA. Cleveland State ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, down from 12.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vikings have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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