The Northern Kentucky Norse (16-4, 6-1 Hor) will try to extend an 11-game home winning streak when they take on the Green Bay Phoenix (10-10, 4-3 Hor) at BB&T Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last matchup, they defeated the UIC Flames, 90-85. The Phoenix made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 14.3). With 26 points on 8-for-18 shooting, Sandy Cohen III was the game’s leading scorer.
The Norse defeated the Youngstown State Penguins in their last contest, 82-74. Northern Kentucky won the rebounding battle. The Norse had 13 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Penguins had five and 24, respectively. Drew McDonald was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
Northern Kentucky could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Norse rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while Green Bay ranks 267th in defensive efficiency.
After the Norse won both meetings against the Phoenix last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Northern Kentucky won 86-80. The Norse made 19 of their 20 free throws (95.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 22.2).
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Northern Kentucky Norse Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Green Bay ranks 276th (41.3).
The Norse average 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Phoenix rank 240th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
Northern Kentucky ranks 30th in assists per game (16.4) while Green Bay ranks 171st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Norse rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Phoenix rank 135th (6.8).
Green Bay blocks 4.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 57th in the NCAA. Northern Kentucky ranks 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Phoenix have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Green Bay has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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