The Northern Kentucky Norse (12-4, 2-1 Hor) and the Detroit Titans (6-9, 3-0 Hor) square off at Calihan Hall. The Norse will try to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Detroit Titans ATS Odds
In their last game, the Titans were beaten by the Western Michigan Broncos, 89-76, while the Norse easily got past the Wilmington (OH) Quakers, 102-38.
Northern Kentucky dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a free throw rate of 0.323. Wilmington (OH) recorded marks of 21.3 and 0.121, respectively, for those same stats. Detroit, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 16.1). Antoine Davis had a good outing for Detroit, putting up 32 points. Jalen Tate, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Northern Kentucky with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Norse dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Northern Kentucky won 72-44. Northern Kentucky’s 0.551 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.311. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Norse’s Drew McDonald has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Davis has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Titans.
Detroit might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Northern Kentucky ranks 57th in defensive efficiency, while the Titans rank 241st in offensive efficiency.
Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Detroit, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 36th in assists per game (16.4) while Detroit ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (18.1).
- The Titans rank 38th in steals per game (8.2) while the Norse rank 107th (6.5).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 67th in blocks per game (3.8) while Detroit ranks 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Norse rank 69th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Titans rank 263rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).
- Northern Kentucky averages 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Detroit ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (9.1 below their season average).
