The Northern Kentucky Norse (17-4, 7-1 Hor) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Milwaukee Panthers (9-12, 4-4 Hor) at BB&T Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers at Northern Kentucky Norse Free Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were defeated by the Wright State Raiders, 56-54. Wright State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Raiders had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. five), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 25) and total rebounds (38 vs. 30). Darius Roy led Milwaukee in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The Norse had no trouble getting past the Green Bay Phoenix in their last matchup, 87-65. The Norse had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 30.1) and held the Phoenix to an effective field goal percentage of 0.423 (below their season average of 0.518). Chris Vogt was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
Northern Kentucky could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Norse rank 25th in offensive efficiency, while Milwaukee ranks 295th in defensive efficiency.
After the Norse won both contests against the Panthers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Northern Kentucky won 54-52. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Norse had a rate of 0.118, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.068.
Milwaukee Panthers at Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky ranks 27th in assists per game (16.5) while Milwaukee ranks 234th (11.1).
The Norse average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 71st in the country. The Panthers rank 258th in three pointers allowed per game (27.0).
Northern Kentucky averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. Milwaukee ranks 218th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
The Norse rank 71st in blocks per game (3.8) while the Panthers rank 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Northern Kentucky allows the 40th-fewest steals per game (5.3) while Milwaukee ranks 43rd (5.4).
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The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Milwaukee has lost by an average of 3.4 points.
During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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