The North Carolina Central Eagles (0-1) will travel to Fifth Third Arena to clash against the Cincinnati Bearcats (0-1). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Bearcats were beaten by the Ohio State Buckeyes, 64-56, while the Eagles were blown out by the 22nd-ranked Clemson Tigers, 71-51.
North Carolina Central had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 17.2) while Cincinnati had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 18.7). Jarron Cumberland played well for Cincinnati with 22 points. North Carolina Central received a boost from Zacarry Douglas, who had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Cincinnati should have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bearcats defense ranks second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.435), while the North Carolina Central offense ranks 190th in effective field goal percentage (0.508). Ball security could be troublesome for the Eagles. They rank 311th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the Bearcats have forced the 29th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Cincinnati ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.0) while North Carolina Central ranks 246th (5.1).
- The Bearcats rank 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Eagles rank 287th (18.3).
- Cincinnati averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. North Carolina Central ranks 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3).
- The Bearcats rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Eagles rank 158th (13.3).
- Cincinnati ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.4) while North Carolina Central ranks 143rd (3.3).
