Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 15

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  • Northern Kentucky is a -10.5 point favorite vs Detroit Mercy
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Detroit Mercy / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Jan. 15. 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 -10.5 (-102).

The Detroit Mercy vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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

Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 77.2% 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 64.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 27 games (+4.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Detroit Mercy has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Detroit Mercy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Detroit Mercy has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -7.1% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.95 Units / -5.32% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 4.81% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Detroit Mercy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 48% (536/1,121) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 35% from three (171/487) this season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,311 points/1,811 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (518 assists/ 567 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (852 assists/ 946 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has averaged 11.1 assists per game (852 assists/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 14.0

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 48% (536/1,121) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 35% from three (171/487) this season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,311 points/1,811 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (518 assists/ 567 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (852 assists/ 946 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Detroit Mercy has averaged 11.1 assists per game (852 assists/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 14.0

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


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