Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 8

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  • Purdue is a -20.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Northern Kentucky / Purdue TV channel: B1G+

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Nov. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in West Lafayette, IN.

Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).

The Northern Kentucky vs. Purdue Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky+20.5 -110O 147.5 -115+1500
Purdue -20.5 -110U 147.5 -105-5000

Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Kentucky vs Purdue Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+2.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 21 games at home (+17.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 38 games (+11.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.65 Units / 13% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.33% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% 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 made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

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

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

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Purdue averaged 18.6 assists per game (690 assists/37 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Purdue averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,048 points/2,145 shots) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

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 8.6 steals per game (267 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky stole the ball 267 times last season — 3rd most among Horizon Teams

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

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Purdue averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,054 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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