Northern Kentucky Norse vs Youngstown State Penguins 3/6/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Northern Kentucky Norse will meet with the Youngstown State Penguins in NCAAB action in Indiana Farmers Coliseum, IN, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET.
The fifth-seeded Oakland Golden Grizzlies were defeated by the Northern Kentucky Norse, who are coming off an 81-74 victory, in the quarterfinals. They performed effectively in the first half, outscoring Oakland 41-32.
They had a terrific three-point shooting percentage, going 25 of 51 (49%) overall, 13 of 29 (44.8%) from three, and 27 attempts at free throws.
Marques Warrick, a junior guard, served as the team’s captain and ended with 22 points, one rebound, and one assist in 37 minutes.
They need to play better defense because they allowed 50% from the field and 42.1 percent from beyond the arc in this situation.
After forcing seven turnovers, Northern Kentucky performed effectively, finishing the game with four steals and one block.
The Northern Kentucky Norse are having trouble scoring this season, scoring 68.2 points per game on 43.4 percent shooting, ranking 275th in the nation, and generating 14.1 assists per game.
On defense, they rank 30th in the nation, surrendering 63.7 points per game. They were creating problems so far with 2.5 blocks and 9.4 steals per game.
- The Northern Kentucky Norse is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The Northern Kentucky Norse is 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The Northern Kentucky Norse is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 matches against Youngstown State.
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Northern Kentucky Norse vs Youngstown State Penguins Predictions 3/6/2023
The Youngstown State Penguins just defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 71-66, and scoring 42 points in the second half certainly helped.
They shot the ball reasonably effectively, finishing the game shooting 43.6 percent overall, 22.7 percent from outside the arc, and 24 free throw attempts.
Adrian Nelson, a senior forward, was the team’s best player, leading the Penguins with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, one block, and two steals in 32 minutes.
They played excellent defense, allowing Detroit Mercy to make just 35.3 percent of their shots from the field, 22.2 percent from three, and 14 free throw attempts.
Over the course of the game, Youngstown State was able to accumulate six steals and two blocks.
At 83.1 points per game, eighth in the nation, and 15.5 assists per game, the Youngstown State Penguins were a formidable offensive club.
Given that they are currently shooting 49.2 percent from the field, they are doing a fantastic job. At 72.5 points allowed per game, they rank 252nd in the country on defense.
This season, in an effort to keep winning matches, they averaged 7.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per game.
- The Youngstown State Penguins are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Youngstown State’s last 7 matches.
- The Youngstown State Penguins are 14-3 SU in their last 17 matches.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs Youngstown State Penguins. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Youngstown State Penguins.
The Norse scored 72.3 points in their last four games, while the Penguins averaged 82 points over their previous five games, showing a disparity in recent offensive performance.
When comparing these teams’ adjusted efficiency margins, Youngstown State is ranked 123rd in the country with a rating of +4.38 while Northern Kentucky is currently rated 174th in college basketball with a rating of -0.45.
With a chance to win the Horizon League Tournament and cover the spread, pick the Youngstown State Penguins. The Youngstown State Penguins will win to a predicted score of 71-67.
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Northern Kentucky Norse vs Youngstown State Penguins 3/6/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, IN
Date: Monday, March 6, 2023
TV: ESPN3
NCAAB Odds: Northern Kentucky Norse +2.5
NCAAB Totals: 137