Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • Northern Kentucky (9-7) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Milwaukee (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Milwaukee / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Milwaukee Panthers (7-8) visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (9-7) on Jan. 18. 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 (-105).

The Milwaukee vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Milwaukee vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Milwaukee+2.5 -115O 154.5 -110+110
Northern Kentucky -2.5 -105U 154.5 -110-130

Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Milwaukee will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Milwaukee has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+10.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Milwaukee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+5.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)

Milwaukee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Milwaukee has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -4.95 Units / -18.83% ROI

Milwaukee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has 20.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Milwaukee has a 34% free throw rate (1,055 free throw attempts/3,129 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 30%

Milwaukee is shooting 43% (462/1,067) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Milwaukee has averaged 78.5 points per game (1,334 points/17 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has a 38% free throw rate (390 free throw attempts/1,039 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Kentucky has 21.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.9

Northern Kentucky has averaged 73.5 points per game (1,323 points/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Northern Kentucky has an eFG% of 51% this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 51%

Milwaukee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Milwaukee has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Milwaukee has averaged 6.8 steals per game (345 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Milwaukee has averaged 6.4 steals per game (109 steals/17 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Milwaukee has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,359/3,223) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (491 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (491 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,112 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (392 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.5


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