Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

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  • Northern Kentucky is a -12.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Dec. 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 -12.5 (-105).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Detroit Mercy vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Detroit Mercy+12.5 -115O 135.5 -115+550
Northern Kentucky -12.5 -105U 135.5 -105-800

Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 18 away games (+2.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+3.86 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+1.20 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.65 Units / 22.08% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.65 Units / 139.73% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.65 Units / 5.44% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.06% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 2-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI).

  • 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -25.89% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.55 Units / -36.04% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.14% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy shot 42% (733/1,746) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Detroit Mercy averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,044 points/1,746 shots) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Detroit Mercy made 5.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Detroit Mercy had a TS% of 45% last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Northern Kentucky averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northern Kentucky had 21.2 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 18.8

Detroit Mercy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Detroit Mercy averaged 19.2 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Detroit Mercy allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (251/675) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Detroit Mercy averaged 7.0 steals per game (216 steals/31 games) last season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Northern Kentucky averaged 8.6 steals per game (267 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky stole the ball 267 times last season — 3rd most among Horizon Teams

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


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