The Illinois State Redbirds (4-5) will travel to BB&T Arena to square off with the Northern Kentucky Norse (7-3). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Norse easily got past the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 76-57, while the Redbirds defeated the Morehead State Eagles 61-50.
Illinois State played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.246 (above their season average of 0.131) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 17.7). Morehead State was 0.088 and 21.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Norse, on the other hand, knocked down 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 25.2). Northern Kentucky received a boost from Dantez Walton, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Keith Fisher III, meanwhile played well for Illinois State, contributing 10 points and nine rebounds.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Norse will look to push the slower-paced Redbirds. The Norse currently rank 46th in possessions per game while the Redbirds are 273rd.
Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Kentucky Norse ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 13th in steals per game (9.5) while Illinois State ranks 160th (5.7).
- The Norse average 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Redbirds rank 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 51st in assists per game (15.1) while Illinois State ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (11.8).
- The Norse rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while the Redbirds rank 163rd (21.1).
- Northern Kentucky ranks second in blocks allowed per game (1.4) while Illinois State ranks 120th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redbirds have scored an average of 53.8 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 51.2 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 11.3 for the season.