PFW vs Detroit 1/13/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Detroit Titans (5-7) vs. PFW Mastodons (7-7)
January 13, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: PFW Mastodons 0 / Detroit Titans 0; Over/Under: 147
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The Detroit Mercy Titans will travel to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons this Thursday night in College Basketball action.
The Detroit Mercy Titans won their 3rd straight game and improved to 5-7 on the season after defeating the Milwaukee Panthers, 85-60, this past Friday. Detroit Mercy dominated Milwaukee on both ends of the court in the 1st half and had no trouble picking up the victory after going into halftime with a 48-20 lead. Detroit Mercy shot 48.3% from the field & 51.4% from beyond the arc while allowing Milwaukee to shoot 43.6% from the field & 23.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Titans was Antoine Davis who had 39 points, 7 rebounds, & 6 assists.
On the season, Detroit Mercy is averaging 69.4 ppg on 41.8% shooting from the field. The Titans are averaging 10.3 three-pointers per game on 37.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Detroit Mercy has been led by Antoine Davis (23.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.1 spg), Madut Akec (15.3 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.6 spg), Kevin McAdoo (7.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.7 apg), & Matt Johnson (6.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.5 apg).
Defensively, Detroit Mercy is allowing their opponents to average 70.8 ppg on 46.5% shooting from the field. The Titans have a rebound margin of -1.0 and a turnover margin of 0.2.
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons won their 2nd straight game and improved to 7-7 on the season after defeating the Robert Morris Colonials, 76-70, this past Sunday. Purdue Fort Wayne was solid in forcing turnovers against Robert Morris and was able to hold off the Colonials for the victory after taking a 50-36 lead with 12:38 left in the 2nd half. Purdue Fort Wayne shot 47.3% from the field & 29.2% from beyond the arc while allowing Robert Morris to shoot 51.0% from the field & 35.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Mastodons was Michael Green III who had 20 points & 2 steals.
On the season, Purdue Fort Wayne is averaging 72.9 ppg on 44.7% shooting from the field. The Mastodons are averaging 8.5 three-pointers per game on 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Purdue Fort Wayne has been led by Rasheem Dunn (12.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.3 spg), Kahliel Spear (12.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.2 bpg), Kam Farris (10.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.6 apg), & Michael Green III (9.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.6 spg).
Defensively, Purdue Fort Wayne is allowing their opponents to average 72.1 ppg on 47.2% shooting from the field. The Mastodons have a rebound margin of -3.6 and a turnover margin of 1.7.
The Titans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games, however, are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. The Mastodons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games and 3-2 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Detroit Mercy ranks just 244th in scoring offense, however, the Titans have been solid from beyond the arc as the Titans currently rank 15th in three-pointers made per game & 41st in 3P-FG%. Detroit Mercy has struggled defensively as they come into this game ranked just 228th in scoring defense & 326th in defensive FG%. Purdue Fort Wayne has been led by their offense which ranks 162nd in scoring offense & t-158th in FG%, however, the Mastodons have struggled on the defensive side of the ball and currently rank 255th in scoring defense & 336th in defensive FG%.
Purdue Fort Wayne has been solid at home this season, posting a 4-1 record, however, Detroit has already picked up two road wins in Horizon League play and come in with the best scorer in the conference in Antoine Davis. Detroit Mercy is the better team in this one and they looked great against Milwaukee and have the best player on the floor, I think the play here is to take the Titans in this pick-em. Good Luck!
