The Northern Kentucky Norse (15-10, 10-4 Horizon) battle the Wright State Raiders (15-11, 8-7) Friday. Tip from Nutter Center is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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This is the 2nd meeting this season with Northern Kentucky winning at home 78-64 on Dec. 29 and covering as a 2.5-point favorite.
Wright State has covered 5 straight games and is coming off a 103-71 win Wednesday over IUPUI, covering as a 16.5-point favorite. It is 7-2 against the spread (ATS) over the last 9. It is 14-10 ATS on the season.
The Norse lost 74-56 Saturday at Youngstown State, failing to cover as a 3-point underdog. Northern Kentucky is 3-2 ATS over its last 5 and is 7-15 ATS on the season.
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Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Northern Kentucky +2.5 (-110) | Wright State -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State picks and predictions
Prediction
Northern Kentucky 71, Wright State 69
Moneyline
Not available at time of publication.
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Against the spread
BET NORTHERN KENTUCKY +2.5 (-110).
The Norse are 3-4 straight up on the road this season, and they blew out Wright State the 1st time these 2 met.
The Raiders are the 3rd-worst team at home in the Horizon League, posting just a 7-6 straight-up record.
This should be a close battle, and the Norse’s ability to neutralize the Raiders’ efficient attack (4th in the nation at 50% in FG percentage) should allow them to prevail. Wright State shot just 43% from the field in the 1st matchup.
The Norse allow just 63.4 points per game, which is the 32nd-fewest in the NCAA. They are also 2-1 straight up and ATS in their last 3 road games. Back NORTHERN KENTUCKY +2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 137.5 (-105).
Wright State has gone Over in 3 straight games and in 6 of its last 7. It has scored at least 80 points in 3 straight and in 4 of its last 5 as well. Its offense should improve to its average against NKU as well. The Norse have gone Under in 6 of their last 7, but have topped 65 in 4 of their last 5.
Back OVER 137.5 (-105).
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