The Northwestern Wildcats (3-0) go head-to-head against the Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) in the Wooden Legacy at Titan Gym. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Free Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they thoroughly outplayed the Binghamton Bearcats, 82-54. The Wildcats had a better free throw rate (0.210 vs. 0.111) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 23.8). Barret Benson played a key role for Northwestern with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
The Bulldogs were beaten by the No. 21 TCU Horned Frogs in their last outing, 77-69. TCU’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Fresno State. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 0.172, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.085. Fresno State’s New Williams contributed 17 points in the contest.
It could be a difficult game for Northwestern on the offensive glass. Since the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 143rd in offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 percent), while Fresno State ranks 34th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northwestern, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northwestern ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while Fresno State ranks 158th (3.3).
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