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Cincinnati at Northern Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati at Northern Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (3-0) and Northern Kentucky Norse (0-3) tussle Tuesday in Highland Heights, Ky. The cross-river, Cincinnati-area battle at Truist Arena will tip off at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Cincinnati vs. Northern Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Cincinnati, which is No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, last played Friday, covering a 27.5-point spread in an 86-49 drubbing of the Nicholls State Colonels. The Bearcats shot 54.1% from the floor, closing out a 57.4% mark through their first 3 contests.

Northern Kentucky last played on Thursday, losing a home game to Nicholls State 61-59 as a 7-point favorite. The Norse shot just 36.5% from the floor and have filed a 34.8% accuracy mark over their first 3 games.

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Cincinnati at Northern Kentucky odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated Monday at 7:21 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Cincinnati -1450 (bet $1,450 to win $100) | Northern Kentucky +810 (bet $100 to win $810)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati -14.5 (-102) | Northern Kentucky +14.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cincinnati at Northern Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 76, Northern Kentucky 65

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

UC and NKU met last Nov. 19 and the Bearcats outshot and outrebounded their neighbors to the south by a wide margin. Cincinnati covered a 12.5-point spread in a 90-66 rout.

Northern Kentucky is not a good rebounding team, and if a big shooting advantage holds, this number is solid. But peg bot sides being due a dose of regression, helping the Norse and hindering the Bearcats.

A veteran NKU core facing some youthful UC players getting their first taste of road play this fall makes for a bumpier ride for the Bearcats this time out.

The leverage here is rather slight, though. Consider a partial-unit play on NORTHERN KENTUCKY +14.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Last year’s meeting cruised past an O/U of 137.5, and the last 6 times UC has been a double-digit road favorite, the Over has gone 4-2.

A mid-tempo game flow without an abundance of free throws should be the expectation. But NKU will launch a lot of 3s; any regression bounce from a shaky 24.3% mark so far would make for some points in chunks. And a fair number of second-chance points would seem likely for the Bearcats.

TAKE THE OVER 137.5 (-110).

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Northern Kentucky at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Northern Kentucky at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (0-1) and the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) meet Friday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (B1G+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Northern Kentucky vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Norse opened the season with a 74-62 loss at Florida State on Monday, failing to cash as an 8-point underdog while the Under (146.5) cashed. G Josh Dilling led the way with 18 points, including 2 triples, and he was 1 of just 2 scorers in double digits. G Randall Pettus came off the bench for 12 points with 7 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a pair of 3-pointers.

The Boilermakers racked up a 90-73 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Mackey Arena on Monday, failing to cover as a 25.5-point favorite while the Over (146.5) connected. G Braden Smith was tremendous with 12 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds, while G Fletcher Loyer led the way with 21 points, including 3 triples.

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Northern Kentucky at Purdue odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Kentucky +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Purdue -5000 (bet $5000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Kentucky +20.5 (-115) | Purdue -20.5 (-102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Northern Kentucky at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 83, Northern Kentucky 67

Moneyline

Purdue (-5000) will cost you 50 times your potential return, and there is never a good reason to bet such a giant favorite. The risk is way more than the reward.

PASS.

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Against the spread

NORTHERN KENTUCKY +20.5 (-115) is worth a look against the defending national runners-up, Purdue -20.5 (-105).

The Norse struggled against Florida State in the opener, and there are concerns about their ability to score.

The Boilermakers racked up 90 points in the opener, but they also allowed 73 points to their Southland Conference opponent.

Over/Under

OVER 148.5 (-105) is the lean, go with a half-unit play at best.

Again, NKU had trouble filling up the basket in Tallahassee. However, Purdue was able to run up 90 points against Texas A&M-CC, while coughing up 73 points to the Islanders. The Boilermakers are quite a bit smaller and different with Zach Edey no longer clogging up the middle. Teams are going to score on Purdue, and won’t be afraid to go into the paint as much.

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March Madness: Northern Kentucky vs. Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Northern Kentucky vs. Houston odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 16th-seeded Northern Kentucky Norse (22-12) battle the No. 1 Houston Cougars (31-3) Thursday in the first round of  the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., is set for 9:20 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Kentucky vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Houston comes into this game having lost to the Memphis Tigers 76-65 in the AAC Championship without Marcus Sasser. The star guard is expected to play in the tournament and he averages a team-high 17.1 points per game. The Cougars failed to cover 7 of their last 9 games.

Northern Kentucky beat Cleveland State 63-61 on March 7 to win the Horizon League Tournament, but failed to cover as a 2.5-point favorite. It is 7-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 games. The Norse are led by F Marques Warrick, who has scored at least 20 points in 7 of their last 9 games.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Houston odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Kentucky +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Houston -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Kentucky +19.5 (-110) | Houston -19.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 121.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Kentucky vs. Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 75, Northern Kentucky 58

Moneyline

AVOID.

Sasser should be healthy, and the Cougars should role Northern Kentucky. Houston has won 13 of its last 14 and beat teams like Oral Roberts (by 38), Oregon, Virginia, and Kent State in non-conference play.

Against the spread

BET NORTHERN KENTUCKY +19.5 (-110).

The Norse have won 5 straight games and 7 of their last 8. While their non-conference schedule wasn’t overly difficult, they did beat Cincinnati by 13 on Nov. 16. NKU has covered 10 of its last 14 games.

While the Cougars started out hot, crushing teams by 20-plus points when favored to do so, they are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games in which they were at least a 15-point favorite. Sasser’s injury in the AAC semifinal may also mean limited minutes if they get up big and increase the potential for a Norse backdoor cover.

Back NORTHERN KENTUCKY +19.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 121.5 (-115).

Sasser is expected to play and that should give the Houston offense a boost. While Houston has the 4th-best defense per Kenpom, it also has the 11th-best offense.

Northern Kentucky’s offense isn’t elite, but it has gone Over in 2 of its last 4 and scored at least 63 points in each of those. Houston has gone Over in 7 of its last 13.

Considering the presence of Sasser and Warrick, back the OVER 121.5 (-115).

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Horizon League Tournament: Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Kentucky Norse (21-12) and Cleveland State Vikings (21-12) meet Tuesday in the Horizon League Tournament Championship Game with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line. Tip from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northern Kentucky, the 4-seed, picked up an 81-74 win over Oakland in the quarterfinals a 6.5-point favorite Thursday. NKU then set its sights on 1-seed Youngstown State and knocked it off with a 75-63 victory as a 3-point underdog Monday. The Norse avenged an 18-point loss at Youngstown on Feb. 4 to move 1 step closer to the Big Dance.

NKU has won 6 of the past 7 games overall and has covered the spread in all 7 out. However, that lone straight-up loss came at Cleveland State on Feb. 19 by a 64-63 score as the Under (129) cashed.

Northern Kentucky topped Cleveland State 57-56 on Jan. 19 as a 5-point home favorite as the Under (126.5) connected.

The Vikings topped Robert Morris 75-70 in OT in the quarterfinals Thursday, although they failed to cover as 6-point favories. Cleveland State took out its aggression on Milwaukee Monday, blasting the Panthers 93-80 as a 2.5-point favorite. The Over cashed in both tourney games.

Despite the cover against Milwaukee, Cleveland State is just 1-4 against the spread in the past 5 games overall. The Vikings have hit the Over in 4 straight, and 11 of the past 13 outings.

NKU is looking to make its 3rd-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament, appearing in 2017 and 2019.

Cleveland State is trying to make the NCAA Tournament for the 4th time, and 2nd time in the past 3 seasons. The Vikings have 3 wins in 6 NCAA Tournament games, including a Sweet Sixteen run in 1986.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Kentucky -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Cleveland State -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Northern Kentucky -1.5 (+100) | Cleveland State +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 128.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State picks and predictions

Prediction

Cleveland State 64, Northern Kentucky 62

Moneyline

CLEVELAND STATE (-110) is worth a look as a short ‘dog in Indy. These teams played a pair of 1-point games in the regular season, each winning on their home court. It will be interesting to see if things are as tight on a neutral floor, but it is certainly likely.

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Against the spread

The play is CLEVELAND STATE +1.5 (-120).

Northern Kentucky has covered in 7 straight games and is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 neutral site games. NKU is 17-6 ATS in the past 23 games against winning teams, too. This won’t be a very easy game if you’re backing the Vikings.

However, Cleveland State is a solid 8-3 ATS in the past 11 neutral-site games and has cashed at a 7-2 ATS mark in the past 9 against winning teams. The underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings between these programs, too. Playing Cleveland State straight up is a slightly better value, but you can take the point and a half if you believe strongly that we’ll get a 3rd straight 1-point game between these teams.

Over/Under

UNDER 128.5 (-110) is worth a look, although go with a half-unit play at best. This is an awfully low number.

Still, we saw a total of just 127 points in the most recent meeting between these teams in Cleveland on Feb. 19, while we had a total of just 113 points in the Jan. 19 battle at Truist Arena in Newport.

It’s been all about the Over for Cleveland State lately, but not when facing NKU. The Under is 12-4 in the past 16 games for the Norse after a win and 9-3 in the past 12 following a cover.

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Horizon League Tournament: Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State Horizon with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Kentucky Norse (20-12) and Youngstown State Penguins (24-8) square off Monday in a Horizon League Tournament semifinal matchup. Tip from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northern Kentucky picked up an 81-74 win against Oakland in the Horizon quarterfinals Thursday. NKU has won 5 of the past 6 games overall while going 6-0 against the spread (ATS) along that span. The Norse finished 14-6 in Horizon League play.

Youngstown State snuck by Detroit Mercy 71-66 in the quarterfinals Thursday, and it has won 4 of the past 5 games. The Penguins have failed to cover the past 3 outings and have cashed the Over in 3 of the past 4 games. Youngstown State finished 1st in the Horizon League with a 15-5 mark in conference play.

Youngstown State lost 77-73 in overtime at Northern Kentucky in the first meeting on Dec 1. YSU posted a 74-56 win against NKU at Beeghly Center in the rematch on Feb. 4, easily covering as a 3-point favorite as the Under (135.5) connected.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Off the Board (OTB)
  • Against the spread: Northern Kentucky +2.5 (-105) | Youngstown State -2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Kentucky vs. Youngstown State picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Kentucky 68, Youngstown State 66

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publishing.

However, when it opens Northern Kentucky might be worth pursuing as an underdog since it split the season series with Youngstown State and has won 3 of the last 4 meetings between these programs.

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Against the spread

The play is NORTHERN KENTUCKY +2.5 (-105).

The Norse are 3-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings in this series, 13-6 ATS in their last 19 neutral-site games and 16-6 ATS in the past 22 games against teams with a winning overall mark. NKU has covered 6 straight games, too.

On the flip side, Youngstown State has covered just twice in the past 10 games in a neutral-site venue.

Over/Under

UNDER 137.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games against winning teams for the Norse and is 11-4 in their last 15 after a win and 8-3 in the past 11 following a cover.

The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games for Youngstown State against teams with a winning overall record and 7-1 in the past 8 after a non-cover.

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Northern Kentucky at Wright State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Northern Kentucky at Wright State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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  • 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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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland State Vikings (11-8, 6-2 Horizon) battle the Northern Kentucky Norse (11-8, 6-2) Thursday. Tip from Truist Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings beat Purdue Fort Wayne Monday, covering as a 5.5-point road underdog. Cleveland State is 9-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 5-5 straight up on the road. The Vikings have covered their last 2 road games. Their strength is defense, ranking 68th in opponents’ points per game (64.9).

Northern Kentucky beat Green Bay 74-53 Saturday, covering as a 10-point road favorite. The Norse are 1-4 ATS over its last 5 games and just 4-12 ATS on the season, but 9-2 straight up at home. The Norse’s strength is also defense, ranking 59th in opponents’ points per game (64.5).

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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cleveland State +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Northern Kentucky -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Cleveland State +4.5 (+100) | Northern Kentucky -4.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 127.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cleveland State at Northern Kentucky picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Kentucky 66, Cleveland State 63

Moneyline

PASS.

Northern Kentucky is 9-2 at home while Cleveland State is 5-5 on the road. The moneyline odds here are both justified and unplayable.

Against the spread

BET CLEVELAND STATE +4.5 (+100).

The Vikings are 5-3 ATS in conference games while Northern Kentucky is just 3-5 ATS. The Norse are just 3-6 ATS at home as well as 3-9 ATS as a favorite. They haven’t covered well in this position this season.

While 5-5 straight up, the Vikings are 6-4 ATS as the road team as well. With the Vikings having covered 2 straight as well, one as a road 5.5-point underdog, back CLEVELAND STATE +4.5 (+100).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 127.5 (-110).

Cleveland State has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 games and has scored at least 70 points in 3 straight games. It is averaging 69.4 PPG on the season. The Norse have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 as well and have scored at least 70 points in 3 straight games.

Considering both teams recent offensive success, back the OVER 127.5 (-110).

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Horizon League Championship: Wright State vs. Northern Kentucky odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Wright St. vs. Northern Kentucky Horizon League Championship odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Kentucky Norse (20-11) face the Wright State Raiders (20-13) Tuesday in the Horizon League championship game. Tip-off from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Wright State vs. Northern Kentucky odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Norse have come alive with five straight wins and covers, including a dominating 57-43 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne in the semifinals Monday as the Under connected. NKU is a dominant 14-2 ATS in its last 16 games overall.

The Raiders bumped off the Horizon League’s top seed, Cleveland State, in Monday’s semifinal. Wright State heads into this one hoping to get it right the third time after losing and failing to cover in both regular-season meetings versus NKU.

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Wright State vs. Northern Kentucky odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Wright State +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Northern Kentucky -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wright State +1.5 (-120) | Northern Kentucky -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wright State vs. Northern Kentucky odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Kentucky 77, Wright State 71

Money line

NORTHERN KENTUCKY (-120) is a strong play as it looks for its third win in as many tries against Wright State. The Norse have gotten red-hot at the right time, rattling off five consecutive victories in a row, while going 10-2 since Jan. 30. The Norse will be going back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 after this victory, Darrin Horn’s first as head coach.

Against the spread

NORTHERN KENTUCKY -1.5 (-105) has been an outstanding play for bettors since the end of January, failing to cover just twice in 16 games. The Norse have also posted covers in each of the meetings in the regular season, and while cashing in each of the past four in the series. NKU has dominated Wright State in recent seasons, and Tuesday’s meeting will be no different.

Over/Under

The OVER 134.5 (-110) has been the rule so far during the Horizon League tournament, cashing in nine of the 10 games to date. Look for another, as the Over is sure to follow when these teams do battle.

The Over is 6-2 across the past eight in the series, while cashing in five of the last seven games overall for Wright State. The Over is 7-5 in the past 12 games overall for NKU, including the most recent meeting against Wright State Feb. 13.

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