The Northwestern State Demons (1-1) will travel to the Marriott Center to challenge the BYU Cougars (1-1). Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Northwestern State Demons vs. BYU Cougars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars defeated the Utah Valley Wolverines, 75-65, while the Demons fell to the SMU Mustangs, 69-58.
The Cougars had a much better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.120) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.483 vs. 0.373). Northwestern State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.348 vs. 0.154). BYU received a boost from Yoeli Childs, who finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Ishmael Lane, meanwhile was a key piece for Northwestern State with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
The aggressive BYU offense might be living from the free throw line in this showdown. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cougars rank 48th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while Northwestern State ranks 271st in FTA rate allowed (0.264).
Northwestern State Demons vs. BYU Cougars Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – BYU, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- BYU ranks 62nd in assists per game (15.4) while Northwestern State ranks 297th (10.1).
- The Cougars rank 82nd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Demons rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- BYU ranks 275th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while Northwestern State ranks 320th (16.0).
- The Cougars rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Demons rank 274th (37.5).
- BYU ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Northwestern State ranks 273rd (8.6).
