The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-4) head to Northern Kentucky to take on the Norse (8-3) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Miami (OH) RedHawks at Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Prediction
In the RedHawks’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Butler Bulldogs, 90-68. Butler’s 0.207 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Miami (OH), who had a mark of 0.095. Nike Sibande was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
The Norse had no trouble getting past the Wilmington (OH) Quakers in their last game, 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). Jalen Tate was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Sibande (0 points) has been great for the RedHawks while Drew McDonald (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Norse.
Northern Kentucky should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Norse rank 75th in offensive efficiency, while Miami (OH) ranks 196th in defensive efficiency.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. Miami (OH) ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
The Norse rank 22nd in assists per game (16.9) while the RedHawks rank 145th (13.4).
Miami (OH) ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Northern Kentucky ranks 140th (34.8).
The Norse rank 49th in steals per game (7.5) while the RedHawks rank 151st (5.8).
Northern Kentucky ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.4) while Miami (OH) ranks 130th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
The RedHawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
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