Game: (747) Pittsburgh (5-2) vs. (748) Northwestern (3-2)
Time: Wed. 11/27 8:30 PM EST at Suncoast Credit Union Arena
Spread: Pittsburgh -2
Total: 119
Odds from: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Fort Myers Tip-Off begins with Pittsburgh Panthers facing the Northwestern Wildcats at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers Florida. Pittsburgh beat Kansas State 63 to 59 and their last game out while Northwestern beat Bradley 78 to 51.
PITTSBURGH PANTHERS
The Panthers allow 64 points per game on offense while allowing only 58 points per game on defense, holding their opponents to 38% field goal shooting. The Panthers are averaging 6 steals per game they’re forcing 14 turnovers per game 10 offensive rebounds per game and three blocks per game.
Pat Spencer posted a career-high 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field and dished out a personal-best eight assists as the Wildcats shot a season-high 52.6 percent in the win against Bradley. Miller Kopp added 13 points to finish in double figures for the fifth time in as many games while Ryan Young also scored 13 points to help Northwestern set a new season-high with 78 points against the Braves. A.J. Turner tallied nine points while Anthony Gaines corralled a season-high nine rebounds, which is tied for the second-most ever in the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS
The Wildcats score 67 points per game and allow only 62 points per game on defense. Northwestern shoots 41% from the field and 28% from 3. Northwestern averages as a team, five threes per game, nine offensive rebounds, 12 turnovers, four steals, and three blocks per game.
Hamilton provided a big spark off the bench as he scored 13 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds to post his second career double-double in the win against Kansas State. Ryan Murphy added 13 points and Xavier Johnson tallied 12 points, including four in the final 12 seconds, to go along with six rebounds to help the Panthers earn their second win over a major conference opponent this season despite turning the ball over 21 times. Justin Champagnie registered 12 points, six rebounds and a season-high three blocked shot against the Wildcats to finish in double figures for the fifth straight game.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
This game will be all about defense Northwestern can score points but Pittsburgh strives to play good defense this should be a low-scoring game. Northwestern has the advantage in this clash of two evenly matched teams. Northwestern has been more efficient from an offensive standpoint and should be able to score more points as they have now scored at least 70 points in three out of their last four games which is much more than Pittsburgh has been able to accomplish.
TRENDS
PITTSBURGH:
- PITT are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. Big Ten.
- PITT are 6-16-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall.
- PITT are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Wed. games.
NORTHWESTERN:
- Under is 7-2-1 in NW last 10 Wed. games.
- NW are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 Wed. games.
- NW are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Northwestern +2 / Under 119
Fade the Public: Northwestern +2 / Under 119
Sharp Action: no data / no data