The Northern Kentucky Norse (18-6, 8-3 Hor) welcome the Detroit Titans (9-14, 6-5 Hor) to BB&T Arena as they try to continue their 13-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Detroit Titans at Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Prediction
The last time the Titans played, they were topped by the Youngstown State Penguins, 72-70. Youngstown State’s 12.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Detroit, who had a rate of 15.7. The Penguins’ mark was better than their season average of 16.3. Detroit’s Gerald Blackshear Jr. played well, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Norse lost a tough one against the UIC Flames in their last game, 69-67. UIC’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Northern Kentucky. The Flames had a rate of 34.4 (above their season average of 24.3), while the Norse posted a mark of 29.7. With 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting, Tyler Sharpe was the game’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Antoine Davis led both teams with 33 points in the first matchup, in which the Titans lost 95-73. Northern Kentucky made 12 of its 27 three pointers (44.4 percent). Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 22.2).
Northern Kentucky could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Norse rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while Detroit ranks 322nd in defensive efficiency.
Detroit vs. Northern Kentucky Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky averages 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Detroit ranks 255th in assists allowed per game (18.4).
The Norse rank 67th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Titans rank 262nd (39.6).
Northern Kentucky ranks 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Detroit ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
The Titans rank 30th in steals per game (7.9) while the Norse rank 123rd (6.3).
Northern Kentucky ranks 59th in blocks per game (4.0) while Detroit ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 3.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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