The Milwaukee Panthers (5-7) and the Northern Kentucky Norse (8-4) face off at BB&T Arena. The Panthers will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers at Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Norse were beaten by the UNCG Spartans, 67-50, while the Panthers were blown out by the Wisconsin Badgers, 83-64.
Milwaukee had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.596) while Northern Kentucky did a fantastic job of making free throws (15-17; 88.2 percent). Northern Kentucky received a boost from Tyler Sharpe, who contributed 33 points and five rebounds. Darius Roy played a key role for Milwaukee with 25 points.
The Norse dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Northern Kentucky won 65-55. Northern Kentucky’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Norse had a rate of 0.527 while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.444. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Northern Kentucky figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Norse currently rank 57th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while Milwaukee ranks 202nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492).
Milwaukee Panthers at Northern Kentucky Norse Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 33rd in steals per game (8.8) while Milwaukee ranks 183rd (5.3).
- The Norse rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while the Panthers rank 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
- Northern Kentucky averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 126th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Norse rank 93rd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Panthers rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- Northern Kentucky ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Milwaukee ranks 116th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
- The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 11.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Milwaukee has defeated opponents by an average of 1.1 points.
