The Milwaukee Panthers (4-8) will attempt to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (5-6) at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Milwaukee Panthers at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Panthers’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Boston College Eagles, 73-53. One of Boston College’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Milwaukee had just 13. Darius Roy led Milwaukee in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Broncos beat the Detroit Titans in their last contest, 89-76. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.7 vs. 35.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.214). Seth Dugan was the game’s leading scorer with 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field.
After the Broncos won the only contest against the Panthers last season, 66-63, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Broncos made eight of their nine free throws (88.9 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 16.6).
Roy has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Milwaukee.
The physical Western Michigan offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Broncos currently rank 30th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.299, while Milwaukee ranks 133rd in FTA rate allowed (0.259).
Milwaukee at Western Michigan Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Michigan averages 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 85th in the country. Milwaukee ranks 124th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
The Panthers rank 82nd in blocks per game (2.8) while the Broncos rank 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Milwaukee ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Western Michigan ranks 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Panthers average 3.7 steals per game, which ranks 155th in the nation. The Broncos rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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