- Northern Kentucky is a -8.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- South Carolina State / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+
The South Carolina State Bulldogs visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY.
Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The South Carolina State vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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South Carolina State vs. Northern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Carolina State | +8.5 -110 | O 136.5 -105 | +290 |
| Northern Kentucky | -8.5 -110 | U 136.5 -115 | -375 |
South Carolina State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
South Carolina State vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.
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South Carolina State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 games (+3.45 Units / 8% ROI)
- South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.40 Units / 17% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
Northern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+4.86 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+2.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Carolina State has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 22.5% ROI).
- 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -23.08% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Kentucky has a 2-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -51.82% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -13.97% ROI
- 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.65 Units / -42.47% ROI
- 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.48% ROI
South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2
South Carolina State has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (548 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2
South Carolina State averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (437 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
South Carolina State had 407 offensive rebounds last season — most among MEAC Teams
Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Kentucky made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
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 a 35% free throw rate (886 free throw attempts/2,505 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 32%
Northern Kentucky is shooting 65% from the free throw line (148/229) this season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (279 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
South Carolina State averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (634 rebounds/30 games) last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
South Carolina State has 128 steals this season — 2nd most among MEAC Teams
South Carolina State has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (913 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
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 — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Northern Kentucky has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (269 rebounds/12 games) this season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
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