The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-1) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they take on the UAPB Golden Lions (2-4) at Fifth Third Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
UAPB Golden Lions at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Prediction
In the Golden Lions’ last game, they topped the Little Rock Trojans, 75-66. UAPB had a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 16.0). Little Rock, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 25.6). With 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Charles Jackson was the top scorer from either team.
The Bearcats beat the Ole Miss Rebels in their last matchup, 71-57. The Bearcats had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 14.3) and had a free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.214). Jarron Cumberland was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 5-for-17 shooting from the field.
Cincinnati could dominate on defense as they battle against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Bearcats rank second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.437), while UAPB is 303rd in effective field goal percentage (0.486) since the 2017-18 season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Golden Lions. They rank 289th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the Bearcats have forced the 30th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
The Bearcats won the sole contest against the Golden Lions last season, 77-49. The Bearcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 17.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.345 vs. 0.160).
UAPB Golden Lions at Cincinnati Bearcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cincinnati ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while UAPB ranks 308th (39.3).
The Bearcats rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Golden Lions rank 272nd (7.6).
Cincinnati ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while UAPB ranks 249th (14.5).
The Golden Lions rank second in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Bearcats rank 80th (2.9).
Cincinnati ranks 251st in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while UAPB ranks 270th (19.4).
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