SIUE Cougars vs. Northern Colorado Bears Free Prediction 12/23/18

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The SIUE Cougars (2-8) battle against the Northern Colorado Bears (6-4) in the Las Vegas Invite at Orleans Arena. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 23, 2018.

SIUE Cougars vs. Northern Colorado Bears Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bears had no trouble getting past the Colorado College Tigers, 126-56, while the Cougars lost to the Pacific Tigers, 74-65.

Northern Colorado dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 and a free throw rate of 0.338. For those same stats, Colorado College recorded marks of 8.8 and 0.100, respectively. SIUE, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 26.4). Northern Colorado rallied around Trent Harris, who contributed 33 points. Brandon Jackson led the way for SIUE, finishing with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Jordan Davis has been playing at a high level recently for Northern Colorado, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Northern Colorado could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Bears rank ninth in offensive efficiency, while SIUE ranks 336th in defensive efficiency.

SIUE Cougars vs. Northern Colorado Bears Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Colorado ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while SIUE ranks 170th (36.5).
  • The Bears average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 137th in the country. The Cougars rank 168th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
  • The Bears rank 35th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Cougars rank 114th (23.2).
  • SIUE ranks 67th in steals per game (7.3) while Northern Colorado ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (7.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
  • The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 12.1 for the season.