The Green Bay Phoenix (4-8) will travel to the Convocation Center to clash with the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies beat the Chicago State Cougars 75-60, while the Phoenix won big over the Concordia University (IL) Cougars 126-64.
Green Bay played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.192 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 15.8). Concordia University (IL) was 0.088 and 25.8, respectively, for those same stats. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 17.5) and a free throw rate of 0.421 (above their season average of 0.189). Chicago State was 21.2 and 0.250, respectively, for those same stats. Northern Illinois’ Eugene German played well, contributing 22 points and six rebounds. Green Bay was lifted by Manny Patterson, who put up 20 points and 16 rebounds.
The Phoenix won the lone game between these two teams last year, 85-83. Green Bay’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Northern Illinois. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.200, while the Huskies posted a mark of 0.045. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Northern Illinois figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Huskies rank 84th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 percent), while Green Bay ranks 263rd in defensive rebounding percentage (72.2 percent). It will also be a tale of two styles as the up-tempo Phoenix rank 16th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Huskies rank 286th.
Green Bay vs. Northern Illinois Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Illinois ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (40.3) while Green Bay ranks 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Phoenix rank 49th in steals per game (8.8) while the Huskies rank 146th (5.7).
- Green Bay averages 2.5 blocks per game, which is ranked 70th in the country. Northern Illinois ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Phoenix rank 38th in assists per game (17.3) while the Huskies rank 209th (10.1).
- Northern Illinois averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Green Bay ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 1.5 for the season.
