The winless Texas Southern Tigers (0-4) travel to BB&T Arena to meet the Northern Kentucky Norse (4-1). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Texas Southern Tigers at Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Odds
In their last game, the Norse barely escaped the Ball State Cardinals, 59-57, while the Tigers were blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 82-51.
Northern Kentucky’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Ball State. The Norse had a rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.153), while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.167 (below the 0.233 mark opponents have averaged against Northern Kentucky this season). Texas Southern, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 24.2). Dantez Walton led the way for Northern Kentucky, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyrik Armstrong played a pivotal role for Texas Southern with 15 points and five assists.
The high-octane offense of Northern Kentucky will face off against the mid-tier defense of Texas Southern. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Norse rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 220th in defensive efficiency. The Norse figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Tigers have been among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 37th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.271). The Norse, meanhwile, rank 256th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.247.
Texas Southern at Northern Kentucky Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Kentucky ranks 12th in assists per game (16.8) while Texas Southern ranks 288th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- The Norse average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 222nd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Texas Southern ranks 195th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- The Norse rank 68th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Tigers rank 304th (39.1).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while Texas Southern ranks 256th (7.5).
