The Milwaukee Panthers (7-10, 2-2 Hor) will be at Calihan Hall to go head-to-head against the Detroit Titans (7-10, 4-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers at Detroit Titans ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Titans dismantled the Green Bay Phoenix 101-83, while the Panthers barely escaped the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 67-64.
Milwaukee’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Oakland. The Panthers had a rate of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.479), while the Golden Grizzlies posted a mark of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.569). Meanwhile, Detroit’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Green Bay. The Titans had a rate of 13.3 (better than their season average of 13.6), while the Phoenix posted a mark of 20.0 (above their season average of 13.5). Josh McFolley played well for Detroit, recording 29 points and five steals. Meanwhile, DeAndre Abram played a pivotal role for Milwaukee with 18 points and five rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Milwaukee won 72-49. Milwaukee had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.526 vs. 0.325). Detroit, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 14.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Darius Roy has taken his game to another level recently for Milwaukee, averaging 18 points,1.2 steals over the last five games.
Detroit should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Detroit ranks 21st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while Milwaukee forces the 15th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).
Milwaukee at Detroit Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Detroit ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Milwaukee ranks 236th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Panthers rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (13.2) while the Titans rank 234th (18.7).
- The Titans rank 37th in steals per game (8.1) while the Panthers rank 198th (4.5).
- Milwaukee ranks 152nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while Detroit ranks 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
- The Titans have outscored opponents by an average of 8.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has lost by an average of 4.3 points.
