The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (1-2) will travel to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to take on the Milwaukee Panthers (3-1). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Milwaukee Panthers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers were victorious over the Kansas City Roos, 61-52, while the Fighting Hawks lost to the Valparaiso Crusaders, 74-60.
Milwaukee played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.219) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.0 (below their season average of 34.8). For those same stats, Kansas City put up marks of 0.096 and 19.4, respectively. North Dakota, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.135 vs. 0.088). Milwaukee rallied around Te’Jon Lucas, who recorded 15 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Filip Rebraca played well for North Dakota, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
The Fighting Hawks dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, North Dakota won 83-72. Getting to the charity stripe was one of North Dakota’s largest strengths. They had 31 free throw attempts, while Milwaukee had 18.
Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Milwaukee in this battle. The Panthers rank 224th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.4 percent), while North Dakota ranks 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent) since last season.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Dakota ranks 61st in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Milwaukee ranks 302nd (25.9).
- The Panthers rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Fighting Hawks rank 244th (34.1).
- North Dakota ranks 167th in assists per game (13.3) while Milwaukee ranks 241st (12.0).
- The Fighting Hawks rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Panthers rank 147th (3.3).
- Milwaukee ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (5.9) while North Dakota ranks 226th (7.0).
