Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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  • Cleveland State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Cleveland State / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Cleveland State Vikings visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY, KY, USA.

Cleveland State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cleveland State-1.5 -110O 132.5 -115-125
Northern Kentucky +1.5 -110U 132.5 -105+105

Cleveland State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cleveland State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 64.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+11.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 15 away games (+9.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+5.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.16 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+0.75 Units / 1% ROI)

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 29.02% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 13.82% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -23.69% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Under for +3.15 Units / 14.29% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 5-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.5 Units / -49.89% ROI).

  • 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -9 Units / -17.49% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.25 Units / -27.12% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.14% ROI

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (357 turnovers/35 games) last season — tied for best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Cleveland State shot 67% from the free throw line (465/695) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 73%

Cleveland State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (773/1,125) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Cleveland State averaged 13.2 assists per game (463 assists/35 games) last season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 67% from the free throw line (288/433) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northern Kentucky averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (657 free throw attempts/1,811 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 31%

Northern Kentucky has an eFG% of 48% this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 51%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 42% (563/1,345) this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 44%

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has allowed 64.5 points per game (1,483 points/23 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 72.3

Cleveland State averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/35 games) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cleveland State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (213 steals/23 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Cleveland State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (213 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,193 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,193 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Northern Kentucky has averaged 8.3 steals per game (190 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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