Betting Trends: The over is 8-2 following a Wildcats loss. It's a combined 36-28-1 in Florida Atlantic and Northwestern's games this season.

I don't anticipate the slow-tempo Wildcats controlling the pace on Friday, as the fast-paced Owls will dictate the style of play. Luckily for over bettors, Northwestern is an efficient offensive squad capable of keeping pace with Florida Atlantic long enough to push the total over 141 points. The Wildcats will not struggle from downtown, especially Buie, in the first half. While I don't expect them to keep up for 40 minutes, they'll entertain fans with back-and-forth action for a good portion of Friday's game.

FAU is going to get its fair share of points in the paint, but it could really punish NU from beyond the arc. The Wildcats' perimeter defense is one of the worst in college basketball, ranking 307th in opponent three-point percentage. This isn't the Owls' first March Madness rodeo — I expect them to have their A-game offensively tomorrow.