The Milwaukee Panthers (0-3) are looking for their first victory when they clash with the Cincinnati Bearcats (1-1) at Fifth Third Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Milwaukee Panthers at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Prediction
The Panthers are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-83 loss to the FIU Golden Panthers in their last outing. FIU’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Milwaukee. The Golden Panthers had a rate of 14.2, while the Panthers posted a mark of 21.7. Milwaukee’s DeAndre Abram had a solid outing, putting up 11 points and 15 rebounds.
The last time the Bearcats played, they easily got past the North Carolina Central Eagles, 73-51. The Bearcats had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.447) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 23.4). Keith Williams led Cincinnati in scoring with 15 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Cincinnati ranks 340th in possessions per game (65.3) and Milwaukee is 262nd (68.0) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Panthers rank 298th in offensive efficiency (100.3), while the Bearcats rank first in defensive efficiency (88.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cincinnati averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 234th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Bearcats rank 40th in assists per game (15.8) while the Panthers rank 207th (12.9).
Cincinnati ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Milwaukee ranks 169th (35.4).
The Bearcats rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Panthers rank 102nd (5.8).
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