The Northern Kentucky Norse (18-4, 8-1 Hor) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they meet the IUPUI Jaguars (13-9, 5-4 Hor) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse at IUPUI Jaguars ATS Prediction
The Norse come in on a high note after beating the Milwaukee Panthers in their last outing, 73-60. The Norse had a much better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.062) and held the Panthers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.490). With 30 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Drew McDonald was the top scorer from either team.
In the Jaguars’ previous game, they defeated the Detroit Titans, 80-65. The Jaguars made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and held the Titans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 28.7). With 10 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, IUPUI’s Evan Hall had a solid performance.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, McDonald scored a game-high 24 points and the Norse beat the Jaguars 92-77. He also recorded 12 rebounds. The Norse made 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.485).
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Jaguars will look to push the more methodical Norse. The Jaguars currently rank 80th in possessions per game while the Norse are 182nd.
Northern Kentucky Norse at IUPUI Jaguars Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while IUPUI ranks 175th (7.4).
The Norse average 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. The Jaguars rank 160th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Northern Kentucky averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 26th in the country. IUPUI ranks 101st in assists allowed per game (12.7).
The Norse rank 75th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Jaguars rank 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Northern Kentucky ranks 71st in rebounds per game (37.7) while IUPUI ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.0).
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The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 12.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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