Northern Kentucky vs Oakland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Oakland is a -7.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Northern Kentucky / Oakland TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit OU Credit Union O’rena to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Rochester, MI, USA.

Oakland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Oakland Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Oakland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky+7.5 -115O 127.5 -110+240
Oakland -7.5 -105U 127.5 -110-300

Northern Kentucky vs Oakland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Oakland will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Kentucky vs Oakland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Oakland will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.36 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 36 games (+14.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+9.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 36 games (+8.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.65 Units / 14% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 4-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-12.5 Units / -56.95% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -22.1% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.25 Units / -33.03% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI

Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oakland has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -8.38% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

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 has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,503 points/1,284 shots) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

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

Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland is shooting 28% from three (154/559) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oakland has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (246 assists/ 246 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Oakland is shooting 28% from three (154/559) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oakland has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 19.1

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 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,174 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (458 rebounds/22 games) this season — lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 23.0

Oakland has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (458 rebounds/22 games) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Oakland averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (794 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Oakland has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,252 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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