The UIW Cardinals (4-3) will be at home in the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center when they take on the Northern Colorado Bears (2-0). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. UIW Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cardinals lost a close one to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 71-68, while the Bears beat the Pepperdine Waves, 88-80.
Northern Colorado played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.424 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5. For those same stats, Pepperdine put up marks of 0.254 and 25.0, respectively. UIW, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 23.3). Augustine Ene was a key piece for UIW with 18 points. Jordan Davis, meanwhile had a solid performance for Northern Colorado, finishing with 32 points and seven rebounds.
UIW might have a difficult time scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Dating back to last season, Northern Colorado ranks 49th in defensive efficiency while the Cardinals rank 319th in offensive efficiency.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. UIW Cardinals Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UIW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Northern Colorado ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while UIW ranks 313th (16.7).
- The Bears rank 11th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Cardinals rank 163rd (13.3).
- Northern Colorado ranks 116th in blocks per game (3.7) while UIW ranks 222nd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Bears rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Cardinals rank 247th (7.3).
- Northern Colorado ranks 69th in rebounds per game (37.8) while UIW ranks 258th (33.6).
