Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Prediction 11/20/19

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (3-1) and their phenomenal offense visit Ball State to play the Cardinals (3-1) and their tremendous defense. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Cardinals defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 69-55, while the Norse beat the Coppin State Eagles 82-70.

The Norse, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.538, had a superb mark of 0.587 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 31.9). Meanwhile, Ball State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.107) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (below their season average of 31.9). For those same stats, Indiana State was 0.111 and 16.2, respectively. Ball State was lifted by Tahjai Teague, who contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Dantez Walton, meanwhile played a key role for Northern Kentucky with 24 points and nine rebounds.

Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Ball State in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Cardinals rank 192nd in offensive rebounding percentage (28.4 percent), while Northern Kentucky ranks 78th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent). Additionally, the 33rd-ranked offense of the Norse (offensive efficiency of 112.5) will clash against the 56th-ranked defense of the Cardinals (defensive efficiency of 97.4).

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Ball State Cardinals Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Northern Kentucky ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Ball State ranks 270th (19.6).
  • The Cardinals rank 108th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Norse rank 187th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Northern Kentucky ranks 113th in steals per game (6.6) while Ball State ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • The Norse rank eighth in assists per game (17.0) while the Cardinals rank 172nd (13.2).
  • Northern Kentucky ranks 81st in rebounds per game (37.3) while Ball State ranks 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).