Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Northern Kentucky (14-11) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Cleveland State / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings (12-13) visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (14-11) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY.

Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cleveland State+2.5 -110O 146.5 -105+120
Northern Kentucky -2.5 -110U 146.5 -115-145

Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cleveland State will cover the spread with 59.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.19% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 6.43% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -0.81% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units / -8.2% ROI

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (343/514) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Cleveland State has averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Cleveland State has 301 offensive rebounds this season — most among Horizon Teams

Cleveland State has averaged 13.2 assists per game (329 assists/25 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has a 38% free throw rate (528 free throw attempts/1,379 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Kentucky has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Northern Kentucky is shooting 31% from three (141/453) this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northern Kentucky has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (528 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Cleveland State has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,295 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State has averaged 8.4 steals per game (211 steals/25 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Cleveland State has 211 steals this season — 3rd most among Horizon Teams

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (546 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (529 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,249 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (546 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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