Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Prediction 11/27/19

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The Northwestern Wildcats (3-2) will be in the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena when they go head-to-head against the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-2). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Northwestern Wildcats ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats won big over the Bradley Braves 78-51, while the Panthers beat the Kansas State Wildcats 63-59.

The Panthers made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (below the 36.3 mark opponents have averaged against Pittsburgh this season). Meanwhile, Northwestern dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 29.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.419). For those same stats, Bradley had marks of 19.4 and 0.365, respectively. Pat Spencer played a key role for Northwestern with 23 points and eight assists. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, rallied around Eric Hamilton, who finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Northwestern ranks 296th in possessions per game (66.8) and Pittsburgh is 277th (67.5) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the 46th-ranked defense of the Panthers (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.472) will go head-to-head against the 333rd-ranked offense of the Wildcats (effective field goal percentage of 0.465).

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Northwestern ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Pittsburgh ranks 193rd (22.8).
  • The Panthers rank 98th in steals per game (6.9) while the Wildcats rank 245th (5.4).
  • Pittsburgh averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 113th in the nation. Northwestern ranks 215th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
  • The Wildcats average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Panthers rank 256th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
  • Northwestern ranks 106th in assists per game (14.0) while Pittsburgh ranks 260th (11.6).