The FIU Golden Panthers (2-0) challenge the Milwaukee Panthers (0-2) at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. FIU Golden Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Panthers’ last matchup, they were defeated by the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 63-60. North Dakota’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Fighting Hawks had a rate of 0.172, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.119. Darius Roy was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
The Golden Panthers had no trouble getting past the Johnson & Wales (FL) Wildcats in their last game, 117-47. The Golden Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 30.7) and had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.131). With 10 points and 12 rebounds, Osasumwen Osaghae had a good game for FIU.
The Panthers won the lone game against the Golden Panthers last season, 66-51. The Panthers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.570 vs. 0.398) and had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.148).
Second-chance points could be scarce for FIU in this battle. The Golden Panthers rank 276th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while Milwaukee ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent) since last season. Furthermore, the Panthers’ 293rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 100.4) will clash against the Golden Panthers’ 42nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 98.5).
Milwaukee Panthers vs. FIU Golden Panthers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Milwaukee ranks 139th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while FIU ranks 312th (39.7).
The Golden Panthers rank 14th in steals per game (8.0) while the Panthers rank 186th (5.8).
FIU averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 130th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 222nd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Panthers average 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. The Golden Panthers rank 208th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Milwaukee ranks 199th in assists per game (12.9) while FIU ranks 230th (12.5).
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