GREEN BAY PHOENIX @ CIN

Hastings’ availability is the key frontcourt question

Jayden Hastings re-injured his left shoulder midway through the half, according to @Trags. Cincinnati may need to adjust its center rotation against Green Bay’s Maruan Cicic.

Green Bay’s opener was emphatic, but the opponent changes

Green Bay beat Lawrence 94-51 and shot 56% in its opener, but Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena is a different test.

Cincinnati showed ball pressure and passing depth

Cincinnati’s 15 steals and 20 assists against American, including five assists apiece from Tylen Riley and Elijah Perryman, could test Green Bay’s ball security.

Brown gives the Phoenix a scoring option beyond the projected starters

Ne’quan Brown’s 14 points off the bench against Lawrence give Green Bay a scoring option beyond its projected starters.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Cincinnati moneyline, price-sensitive

Lean Cincinnati at home only if the price offers value; ESPN’s predictor strongly favors the Bearcats, but no conventional sportsbook moneyline was listed.

Consider the under only at an elevated number

Consider the under at 145 or higher; a model projected a combined total near 141, but no posted game total was available.