The Green Bay Phoenix (9-7, 3-0 Hor) will be at Calihan Hall to go head-to-head against the Detroit Titans (6-10, 3-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Detroit Titans ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Titans lost to the Western Michigan Broncos, 89-76, while the Phoenix won big over the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, 110-54.
Green Bay played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.7 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.592. Wisconsin Lutheran was 33.4 and 0.379, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 16.1). Detroit was led by Antoine Davis, who recorded 32 points. Meanwhile, Tank Hemphill had a good outing for Green Bay, putting up 13 points.
The Phoenix dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent game, Green Bay won 93-81. One of Green Bay’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 22-24 (91.7 percent), while the Titans were just 12-20 (60.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Phoenix’s Sandy Cohen III has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Davis has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Titans.
Green Bay may struggle to create turnovers. Detroit ranks 23rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while Green Bay forces the 126th-most turnovers (20.5 percent). It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-paced Phoenix rank fifth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Titans rank 274th.
Green Bay Phoenix at Detroit Titans Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Green Bay averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Detroit ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (18.5).
- The Titans rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Phoenix rank 107th (6.6).
- Green Bay ranks 63rd in blocks per game (4.0) while Detroit ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Phoenix average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the country. The Titans rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (41.0).
- Detroit averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Green Bay ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
