The Detroit Titans (8-22, 4-13 Hor) and Green Bay Phoenix (11-19, 6-11 Hor) will battle at Calihan Hall to close out the regular season. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Detroit Titans ATS Preview
The last time the Phoenix played, they were victorious over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 96-90. Sandy Cohen III led Green Bay in scoring with 36 points on 10-for-17 shooting. The Phoenix made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.705 (above their season average of 0.479).
The Titans are trying to rebound after their 72-49 loss to the Milwaukee Panthers in their last outing. Corey Allen led Detroit in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-15 shooting. Milwaukee held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.325 (below their season average of 0.506). Detroit, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 14.6).
There could be a fair amount of transition action in this meeting that showcases a pair of the nations more up-and-down teams. Detroit currently ranks 15th in possessions per game (74.8) and Green Bay is 27th (73.9).
These teams have already met once this season. The Phoenix won 95-83. Green Bay had a much better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 16.7). Detroit, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.301). Cohen III was a standout player in the game, putting up 24 points and six rebounds.
Green Bay Phoenix at Detroit Titans Free Prediction
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Titans rank 96th in steals per game (6.6) while the Phoenix rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Green Bay ranks 135th in blocks per game (3.2) while Detroit ranks 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- Green Bay ranks 60th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Detroit ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
- The Titans average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Phoenix rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Green Bay ranks 126th in assists allowed per game (13.2) while Detroit ranks 259th (16.3).
Betting Trends:
- The Titans average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 6.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
