Offense meets defense when the Northern Colorado Bears (3-0) visit Texas Tech to take on the Red Raiders (5-0). The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they dismantled the UIW Cardinals, 90-64. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.3 vs. 16.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.667 vs. 0.447). Northern Colorado rallied around Jordan Davis, who contributed 20 points, six assists and five rebounds.
The Red Raiders easily got past the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their last game, 70-52. The Red Raiders held the Cornhuskers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 30.9). The Cornhuskers also had a turnover percentage of 19.7 (above their season average of 13.3). Jarrett Culver was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting from the field.
This showdown figures to be low-scoring as two of the country’s best defenses square off. Dating back to last season, Texas Tech ranks fourth in defensive efficiency (92.4) and Northern Colorado is 48th (98.4). This game should be a showdown of opposite paces. The quick-paced Bears rank 27th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Red Raiders rank 284th.
Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Colorado ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Texas Tech ranks 287th (18.8).
The Red Raiders rank 75th in steals per game (7.0) while the Bears rank 245th (5.3).
Texas Tech ranks 112th in assists per game (14.4) while Northern Colorado ranks 250th (12.4).
The Red Raiders rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Bears rank 163rd (34.9).
Texas Tech ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.4) while Northern Colorado ranks 114th (3.6).
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