The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) will be at home in WVU Coliseum when they clash against the Northern Colorado Bears (2-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Mountaineers were victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, 68-53, while the Bears lost to the UNI Panthers, 77-72.
The Mountaineers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 29.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.450 vs. 0.309). Northern Colorado, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.516). West Virginia was led by Oscar Tshiebwe, who put up 20 points and 17 rebounds. Jonah Radebaugh fueled Northern Colorado with 24 points and six rebounds.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams square off. The Mountaineers rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Bears’ 45th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.2) will clash against the Mountaineers’ 290th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 107.1).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Colorado ranks 129th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while West Virginia ranks 279th (8.2).
- The Bears rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Mountaineers rank 107th (21.2).
- Northern Colorado blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 170th in the country. West Virginia ranks 185th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Bears rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Mountaineers rank 176th (13.3).
- West Virginia ranks 14th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Northern Colorado ranks 154th (35.8).
