Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Cleveland State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Northern Kentucky / Cleveland State TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Cleveland, OH, OH, USA.

Cleveland State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky+3.5 -110O 138.5 -102+135
Cleveland State -3.5 -110U 138.5 -118-160

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cleveland State will win this college basketball game with 70.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cleveland State will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.51 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+8.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 11-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.8 Units / -26.75% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -2.93% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -4.4% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.54% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 5.83% ROI).

  • 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 6.56% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 67% from the free throw line (400/599) 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 shot 31% from three (192/611) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Cleveland State shot 51% from inside the arc (624/1,236) last season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 54%

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 is shooting 45% (837/1,855) this season — tied for 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,381 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Kentucky has averaged 7.8 steals per game (249 steals/32 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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 — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,397 rebounds/66 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cleveland State has averaged 8.8 steals per game (272 steals/31 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Cleveland State has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (648 rebounds/31 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Cleveland State has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (648 rebounds/31 games) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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