- Houston (31-3) is a -19.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky (22-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 122.5 points
- Watch the game on TNT
The #16 seed Northern Kentucky Norse (22-12) visit Legacy Arena at BJCC to take on the #1 seed Houston Cougars (31-3) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 9:20pm EDT in Birmingham.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-105).
The Northern Kentucky vs. Houston Over/Under is 122.5 total points.
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Northern Kentucky vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Northern Kentucky | +19.5 -115 | O 122.5 -110 | +1400 |
Houston | -19.5 -105 | U 122.5 -110 | -5000 |
Northern Kentucky vs Houston Prediction for March Madness:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this March Madness game with 74.9% confidence.
Northern Kentucky vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 60.9% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Kentucky and Houston, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 47 games (+16.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games (+13.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 68% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 50 games (+25.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 39 games (+9.35 Units / 22% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 46 games (+8.20 Units / 16% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games (+7.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.00 Units / 14% ROI)
Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Kentucky has gone 15-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI).
- 21-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.25 Units / 5.25% ROI
- 12-20 when betting the Over for -10 Units / -28.37% ROI
- 20-12 when betting the Under for +6.85 Units / 19.49% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has gone 18-16 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI).
- 17-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -5.62% ROI
- 16-18 when betting the Over for -3.75 Units / -10.04% ROI
- 18-16 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 1.07% ROI
Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky is shooting 43% (592/1,379) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%
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 has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (275 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Northern Kentucky has a TS% of 46% this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has scored 4,573 points since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (302 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
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 238 steals this season — most among Horizon Teams
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
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
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has 187 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams
Houston has 492 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
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