The Milwaukee Panthers (9-20, 4-12 Hor) welcome the Northern Kentucky Norse (21-8, 11-5 Hor) to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Panthers look to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Panthers fell to the UIC Flames, 74-59, while the Norse were defeated by the Cleveland State Vikings, 83-77.
Northern Kentucky had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 23.5) while Milwaukee held UIC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below the 27.9 mark opponents have averaged against Milwaukee this season). Vance Johnson had a solid outing for Milwaukee with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Drew McDonald had a good game for Northern Kentucky, putting up 22 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, McDonald led the Norse to a 73-60 win. He registered a double-double with 30 points and 13 rebounds. Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Milwaukee. The Norse had a rate of 0.241, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.062.
The offense of Milwaukee (270th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 101.0) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Northern Kentucky (78th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 98.5). The Norse should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Milwaukee Panthers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 14th in assists per game (17.0) while Milwaukee ranks 231st (11.6).
- The Norse rank 150th in steals per game (6.1) while the Panthers rank 239th (4.5).
- Northern Kentucky blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 70th in the NCAA. Milwaukee ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Norse average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. The Panthers rank 277th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Milwaukee ranks 225th (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
