Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Northern Kentucky (21-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Cleveland State (21-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The Northern Kentucky Norse (21-12) visit Indiana Farmers Coliseum to take on the Cleveland State Vikings (21-12) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis.

Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Over/Under is 126.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky-2.5 -110O 126.5 -115-140
Cleveland State +2.5 -110U 126.5 -105+115

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this game with 54.1% confidence.

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Kentucky and Cleveland State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 46 games (+15.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games (+12.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+11.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 43 games (+6.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.35 Units / 21% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has gone 15-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI).

  • 20-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 4.31% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -26.06% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.85 Units / 17.18% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has gone 15-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI).

  • 20-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.1 Units / 12.03% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,623 points/1,379 shots) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northern Kentucky is shooting 67% from the free throw line (257/386) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northern Kentucky has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,623 points/1,379 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northern Kentucky is shooting 43% (592/1,379) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Cleveland State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Cleveland State has averaged 1.21 points per shot (1,684 points/1,397 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Cleveland State has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.9 steals per game (238 steals/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.4 steals per game (528 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Northern Kentucky has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/24 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.9 steals per game (238 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Cleveland State has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,235 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cleveland State has 172 steals this season — 5th most among Horizon Teams


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