The Western Michigan Broncos (1-0) will travel to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to meet the Milwaukee Panthers (1-0). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Concordia University (WI) Falcons 72-62, while the Broncos beat the McNeese State Cowboys 75-65.
Western Michigan played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.379 and a turnover percentage of 7.9. McNeese State was 0.145 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Panthers, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.8) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 23.8). Milwaukee was lifted by Te’Jon Lucas, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Michael Flowers, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Western Michigan with 24 points.
Getting to the line could be hard to find for Milwaukee in this showdown. The Panthers rank 281st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.206, while Western Michigan ranks 86th in FTA rate allowed (0.205) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Milwaukee Panthers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Milwaukee ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Western Michigan ranks 258th (7.8).
- The Broncos rank 254th in assists per game (11.6) while the Panthers rank 261st (11.5).
- The Broncos average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Western Michigan averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 292nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
