It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Green Bay Phoenix (10-12, 4-5 Hor) welcome the Milwaukee Panthers (9-13, 4-5 Hor) to the Kress Events Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Green Bay Phoenix Free Prediction
The Panthers are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-60 loss to the Northern Kentucky Norse in their last matchup. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Milwaukee. The Norse had a rate of 0.241 (below their season average of 0.253), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.062 (below their season average of 0.224). Milwaukee’s Vance Johnson played well, contributing 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The last time the Phoenix played, they fell to the Wright State Raiders, 87-75. One of Wright State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Green Bay went 17 times. With 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting, JayQuan McCloud led Green Bay in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Sandy Cohen III scored a game-high 28 points in the first game, in which the Phoenix defeated the Panthers 92-82. He also had six rebounds. Green Bay was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Phoenix made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Panthers were 10-13 (76.9 percent).
Green Bay could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Green Bay ranks 28th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Milwaukee forces the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Green Bay Phoenix Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Green Bay ranks 26th in steals per game (8.2) while Milwaukee ranks 218th (4.5).
The Phoenix rank 87th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Panthers rank 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
Green Bay ranks 67th in assists per game (14.9) while Milwaukee ranks 237th (11.0).
The Panthers rank 162nd in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Phoenix rank 279th in rebounds allowed per game (41.1).
Green Bay ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.1) while Milwaukee ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
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