Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Northern Kentucky (19-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Oakland (13-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (13-18) visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (19-12) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Highland Heights.

Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Oakland+6.5 -110O 134.5 -110+220
Northern Kentucky -6.5 -110U 134.5 -110-275

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this game with 65.4% confidence.

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Oakland has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+9.00 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+6.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+4.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 22 away games (+4.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 44 games (+12.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.35 Units / 30% 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 Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oakland has gone 14-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 14-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.2 Units / -0.32% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.15% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -13.94% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI).

  • 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 1.95% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Over for -8.8 Units / -27.54% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Under for +5.95 Units / 18.68% ROI

Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (181 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.0

Oakland has made 7.7 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Oakland is shooting 78% from the free throw line (815/1,048) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Oakland is shooting 31% from three (420/1,356) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Northern Kentucky has a TS% of 46% this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northern Kentucky has a TS% of 46% this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (529 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Oakland has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,253 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Oakland has averaged 7.2 steals per game (174 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Oakland has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (529 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

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 9.9 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

Northern Kentucky has 238 steals this season — most among Horizon Teams


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