The Green Bay Phoenix (5-9, 0-1 Hor) will be at BB&T Arena to clash with the Northern Kentucky Norse (9-4, 1-0 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix at Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Odds
In their last game, the Norse were victorious over the Milwaukee Panthers, 74-64, while the Phoenix fell to the Wright State Raiders, 90-84.
Northern Kentucky played a nearly perfect contest. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.216) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 27.7). For those same stats, Milwaukee recorded marks of 0.169 and 33.3, respectively. Green Bay, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 15.0). Northern Kentucky received a boost from Tyler Sharpe, who had 31 points. JayQuan McCloud led the way for Green Bay, contributing 16 points and five assists.
The Norse dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Northern Kentucky won 86-82. Northern Kentucky won the rebounding battle. The Norse had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 26) and total rebounds (42 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The sweet-shooting offense of Northern Kentucky (76th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage 0.532) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Green Bay (335th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.549). The Norse should have the edge on that end of the court.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Green Bay ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Phoenix rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Norse rank 84th (6.2).
- Northern Kentucky allows the second-fewest blocks per game (1.7) while Green Bay ranks 45th (2.7).
- The Norse rank 70th in assists per game (14.7) while the Phoenix rank 219th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
- Northern Kentucky averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 87th in the country. Green Bay ranks 231st in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 0.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
