The Pittsburgh Panthers (3-0) try to stay unbeaten when they take on the Central Arkansas Bears (2-1) at Petersen Events Center. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Central Arkansas Bears at Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Prediction
The last time the Bears played, they blew out the University of the Ozarks Eagles, 93-52. The Bears had a much better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.028) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.678 vs. 0.352). Hayden Koval fueled Central Arkansas with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The Panthers defeated the Troy Trojans in their last outing, 84-75. Pittsburgh had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.583 vs. 0.397). Troy, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (25-28; 89.3 percent). Jared Wilson-Frame was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Bears will look to push the slower-paced Panthers. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bears rank 11th in possessions per game while the Panthers are 329th.
Central Arkansas Bears vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Central Arkansas, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Central Arkansas ranks 17th in blocks per game (5.1) while Pittsburgh ranks 232nd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Bears average 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Panthers rank 248th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Central Arkansas ranks 95th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 298th (32.3).
The Bears rank 99th in steals per game (6.7) while the Panthers rank 283rd (4.4).
Central Arkansas averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 137th in the country. Pittsburgh ranks 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
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