BURNS' #1 ⸨HORIZON LEAGUE⸩ • GAME OF THE YEAR
(NCAAB) Norse (NKU) vs. Mastodons (IPFW),
Point Spread: -6.50 | -118.00 Mastodons (IPFW) (Home)
Result: Loss
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (ATS) ..

Although Northern Kentucky was able to win in this first matchup back on January 1st, times have changed. Not only has the norse been a lot worse in conference play. But, their record on the road has gotten significantly worse since then as they are now 4-9 in away games. NKY is a very low scoring side as well, averaging just a tad over 70 PPG this season.

On the other hand, Purdue Fort Wayne holds a massive edge in offensive play. The Mastodons play significantly faster and will knock down threes as well as any team in the country. They are averaging more than 82 PPG and that number improves by more than a point at home.

Overall, IPFW is the much better program this season which is why it should be able to revenge that loss from last month. The number could go up even higher from this. The Mastodons have won each of their past three home games, and winning those games by an average of more than 17 points. Hammer IPFW on Wednesday.

Score Prediction: 85-69 IPFW.