The Northern Kentucky Norse (18-5, 8-2 Hor) will be at Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames (11-12, 5-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 4:12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UIC Flames ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Flames were victorious over the Wright State Raiders, 67-53, while the Norse lost to the IUPUI Jaguars, 83-77.
UIC’s 0.540 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Wright State, who had a mark of 0.307. The Flames’ mark was below their season average of 0.542, while the Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.504. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (16-22; 72.7 percent). Tarkus Ferguson played a key role for UIC with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists. Northern Kentucky, meanwhile, rallied around Dantez Walton, who contributed 20 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Drew McDonald led the Norse to a 73-58 win. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 20 rebounds. Northern Kentucky out-rebounded UIC. The Norse had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. four), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 23) and total rebounds (46 vs. 27).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a matchup of two heavyweights. The sweet-shooting UIC offense ranks 60th in the country in that metric at 0.542, while the elite Northern Kentucky defense is ranked 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463).
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UIC Flames Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while UIC ranks 231st (37.4).
- The Norse rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Flames rank 94th (6.3).
- UIC blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 83rd in the country. Northern Kentucky ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Norse average 16.6 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Flames rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- UIC averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Northern Kentucky ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 11.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
