Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Northern Kentucky (16-11) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Purdue Fort Wayne (15-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse (16-11) visit Allen County War Memorial Coliseum to take on the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (15-12) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Fort Wayne.

Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky-2.5 -115O 132.5 -110-150
Purdue Fort Wayne +2.5 -105U 132.5 -110+125

Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Fort Wayne Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this game with 56.2% confidence.

Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Fort Wayne 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 Purdue Fort Wayne, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 40 games (+10.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 away games (+6.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 away games (+6.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has gone 9-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI).

  • 15-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.17% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.59% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Under for +4.05 Units / 14.75% ROI

Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue Fort Wayne has gone 9-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -3.7% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 averaged 67.6 points per game (1,623 points/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72.3

Northern Kentucky has an eFG% of 49% this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 51%

Purdue Fort Wayne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne is shooting 35% from three (238/673) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue Fort Wayne has made 9.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Purdue Fort Wayne has attempted 673 threes this season — most among Horizon Teams

Purdue Fort Wayne has made 238 three-pointers this season — 8th most among Division 1 Teams

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

Purdue Fort Wayne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (608 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,335 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Purdue Fort Wayne has 176 steals this season — 3rd most among Horizon Teams

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 8.2 steals per game (465 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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