The Green Bay Phoenix (16-14, 10-7 Hor) welcome the Northern Kentucky Norse (22-8, 12-5 Hor) to Resch Center as the regular season wraps up. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse at Green Bay Phoenix ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Phoenix barely escaped the Wright State Raiders 70-67, while the Norse defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 65-55.
Northern Kentucky played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.527 (below their season average of 0.558) and a turnover percentage of 17.8 (worse than their season average of 15.7). For those same stats, Milwaukee was 0.444 and 18.6, respectively. Meanwhile, Green Bay dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.190 (below their season average of 0.247) and a turnover percentage of 16.0 (worse than their season average of 14.7). Wright State was 0.159 and 17.8, respectively, for those same stats. Green Bay was lifted by Sandy Cohen III, who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Tate, meanwhile was a key piece for Northern Kentucky with 18 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Chris Vogt led the Norse to an 87-65 win. He recorded a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Northern Kentucky’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Norse had 16 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Phoenix had six and 28, respectively.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Phoenix will look to push the more half-court-oriented Norse. The Phoenix currently rank sixth in possessions per game while the Norse are 181st.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Green Bay ranks 291st (40.3).
- The Phoenix rank 24th in steals per game (8.0) while the Norse rank 141st (6.1).
- Green Bay ranks 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Northern Kentucky ranks 113th (3.4).
- The Norse average 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the country. The Phoenix rank 180th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Green Bay ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (13.1 below their season average).
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 10.8 for the season.
