The Northern Kentucky Norse (13-4, 3-1 Hor) welcome the Wright State Raiders (8-9, 2-2 Hor) to BB&T Arena. The Norse look to continue their six-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Wright State Raiders vs. Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Norse defeated the Wilmington (OH) Quakers 102-38, while the Raiders beat the Western Carolina Catamounts 96-73.
Wright State played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.345 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.655. Western Carolina was 0.175 and 0.492, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Northern Kentucky played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a free throw rate of 0.323. For those same stats, Wilmington (OH) was 21.3 and 0.121, respectively. Northern Kentucky rallied around Jalen Tate, who recorded 17 points and eight rebounds. Bill Wampler played a pivotal role for Wright State with 26 points.
The Raiders dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Wright State won 69-67. The Raiders’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Norse. Wright State had a rate of 11.4, while Northern Kentucky posted a mark of 17.0. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The Raiders’ Loudon Love has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Drew McDonald has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Norse.
Northern Kentucky could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Norse currently rank 34th in effective field goal percentage (0.558), while Wright State ranks 317th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.542).
Wright State Raiders at Northern Kentucky Norse Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 28th in assists per game (16.8) while Wright State ranks 128th (13.8).
- The Norse rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.0) while the Raiders rank 65th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Norse rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Raiders rank 105th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
- Wright State is 27th in the nation with 5.2 steals allowed per game while Northern Kentucky is 34th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Norse have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (9.5 below their season average).
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 3.6 for the season.
