The Northeastern Huskies (6-6) will be at SECU Arena to go head-to-head with the Towson Tigers (6-6) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Tulane Green Wave 86-82, while the Huskies beat the Detroit Titans 74-61.
The Huskies had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 25.8) and held the Titans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below the 0.522 mark opponents have averaged against Northeastern this season). Towson, on the other hand, won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 23) and total rebounds (44 vs. 28). Towson rallied around Brian Fobbs, who put up 24 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Bolden Brace played a key role for Northeastern with 22 points and eight rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Huskies won 73-58. Northeastern’s 0.226 free throw rate was their largest strength over Towson, who had a rate of 0.111. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Towson currently ranks 255th in possessions per game (68.5) and Northeastern is 331st (65.3).
Northeastern Huskies at Towson Tigers ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Towson ranks 115th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Northeastern ranks 241st (30.6).
- The Huskies rank 24th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Tigers rank 83rd (11.8).
- The Tigers rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Huskies rank 100th (6.6).
- Northeastern ranks 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Towson ranks 174th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 5.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
