Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Morehead State Eagles Free Prediction

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (6-1) will travel to Ellis T Johnson Arena to clash against the Morehead State Eagles (2-4). Action gets underway at 7:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Eagles were blown out by the Lipscomb Bisons, 87-55, while the Norse were beaten by the UCF Knights, 66-53.

Northern Kentucky had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 15.8) while Morehead State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 30.8). Morehead State received a boost from Lamontray Harris, who recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Drew McDonald had a good outing for Northern Kentucky, recording 22 points and eight rebounds.

The Norse won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 86-49. Northern Kentucky launched 20 three pointers, making 12 of them (60.0 percent). Morehead State was, on the other hand, 4-18 (22.2 percent).

Morehead State might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, Northern Kentucky ranks fourth in defensive efficiency while the Eagles rank 279th in offensive efficiency.

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Northern Kentucky averages 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 293rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
  • The Norse rank 86th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Eagles rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
  • Northern Kentucky averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 131st in the country. Morehead State ranks 192nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • The Norse rank 30th in steals per game (7.6) while the Eagles rank 208th (5.7).
  • Northern Kentucky averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).