Offense meets defense when the Northern Kentucky Norse (7-1) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (4-3) to BB&T Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Prediction
The Retrievers are trying to rebound after their 73-69 loss to the American University Eagles in their last contest. American University’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UMBC. The Eagles had a rate of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.476), while the Retrievers posted a mark of 0.482. Max Curran was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
In the Norse’s last outing, they easily got past the Morehead State Eagles, 93-71. Northern Kentucky couldn’t miss, shooting 62.7 percent from the field. Morehead State, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 36.2. With 12 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, Drew McDonald led the way for Northern Kentucky with his zeroth triple-double this season.
The Retrievers won the lone game against the Norse last season, 76-75. The Retrievers had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 16.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.214).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Northern Kentucky takes on the elite defense of UMBC. Dating back to last season, the Norse rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 29th in defensive efficiency.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Northern Kentucky ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while UMBC ranks 239th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Norse rank 36th in steals per game (7.5) while the Retrievers rank 180th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Northern Kentucky ranks 118th in blocks per game (3.6) while UMBC ranks 254th (2.3).
The Norse rank 85th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Retrievers rank 196th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
Northern Kentucky ranks 18th in assists per game (16.6) while UMBC ranks 81st in assists allowed per game (12.3).
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