The Detroit Titans (6-18, 4-7 Hor) will be at BB&T Arena to challenge the Northern Kentucky Norse (17-7, 9-3 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Detroit Titans vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Norse barely escaped the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 73-70, while the Titans were beaten by the Wright State Raiders, 98-86.
The Norse had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 4.9 (better than their season average of 17.0) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 29.7). Detroit, meanwhile, held Wright State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 34.2). Northern Kentucky’s Dantez Walton had a good outing, contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Antoine Davis played a key role for Detroit with 28 points and nine assists.
In their first matchup this season, Justin Miller led the Titans to a 66-58 win. He scored a game-high 18 points. The Titans’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Norse. Detroit had a rate of 31.3, while Northern Kentucky posted a mark of 20.5.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Northern Kentucky should have a considerable advantage. The Norse defense ranks 62nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while the Detroit offense is ranked 320th in effective field goal percentage (0.462).
Detroit at Northern Kentucky ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Detroit ranks 230th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Norse rank 45th in steals per game (7.9) while the Titans rank 166th (5.8).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Detroit ranks 122nd (3.6).
- The Norse average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Titans rank 252nd in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 94th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Detroit ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 8.0 for the season.
