Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Green Bay Phoenix ATS Prediction 01/31/20

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (14-7, 6-3 Hor) will be at the Resch Center to square off with the Green Bay Phoenix (10-12, 5-4 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Phoenix were beaten by the Youngstown State Penguins, 98-94, while the Norse were blown out by the Wright State Raiders, 95-63.

Northern Kentucky had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 17.4) while Green Bay had a better effective field goal percentage (0.574 vs. 0.488). JayQuan McCloud played well for Green Bay with 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Northern Kentucky received a boost from Tyler Sharpe, who contributed 18 points.

In their first matchup this season, Manny Patterson led the Phoenix to a 73-59 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Green Bay’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Northern Kentucky. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.211, while the Norse posted a mark of 0.131.

It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Phoenix (ranked 12th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Norse (195th in possessions per game).

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Green Bay Phoenix Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Kentucky averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. Green Bay ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
  • The Norse rank 41st in steals per game (8.0) while the Phoenix rank 72nd (7.4).
  • Northern Kentucky ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Green Bay ranks 28th (2.5).
  • The Norse rank 68th in assists per game (14.5) while the Phoenix rank 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
  • Northern Kentucky ranks 119th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Green Bay ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
  • The Phoenix have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Green Bay has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.