The Northern Kentucky Norse (18-4, 8-1 Hor) and the IUPUI Jaguars (13-9, 5-4 Hor) clash at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Norse will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Jaguars defeated the Detroit Titans 80-65, while the Norse beat the Milwaukee Panthers 73-60.
Northern Kentucky dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.241 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (below their season average of 0.561). Milwaukee was 0.062 and 0.431, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, IUPUI played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.236 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 33.5). For those same stats, Detroit had marks of 0.102 and 12.0, respectively. Evan Hall had a good performance for IUPUI with 10 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, received a boost from Drew McDonald, who finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, McDonald led the Norse to a 92-77 victory. He registered a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Northern Kentucky made good use of their 29 trips to the free throw line, making 25 of them (86.2 percent). IUPUI, on the other hand, was just 12-18 (66.7 percent).
This game should be a showdown of contrasting tempos. IUPUI prefers an up-tempo style of play (80th in possessions per game), while Northern Kentucky likes to grind-it-out (182nd in possessions per game).
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. IUPUI Jaguars Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while IUPUI ranks 175th (7.4).
- The Norse average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. 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).
- The Norse rank 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Jaguars rank 160th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 26th in assists per game (16.5) while IUPUI ranks 101st in assists allowed per game (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
