Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 19

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  • Cleveland State (17-11) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky (17-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northern Kentucky Norse (17-11) visit Wolstein Center to take on the Cleveland State Vikings (17-11) on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Cleveland.

Cleveland State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

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

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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Kentucky+2.5 -110O 127.5 -110+120
Cleveland State -2.5 -110U 127.5 -110-145

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Cleveland State will win this game with 55.1% confidence.

Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 41 games (+11.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 away games (+7.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+7.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 37 games (+12.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games at home (+9.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Cleveland State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Cleveland State have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 38 games (+7.55 Units / 18% ROI)

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has gone 10-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.93% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.53% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5.05 Units / 17.69% ROI

Cleveland State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cleveland State has gone 14-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 10.7% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky is shooting 49% from inside the arc (377/761) this season — 2nd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 52%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 33% from three (182/549) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Northern Kentucky has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.0

Cleveland State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cleveland State has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Cleveland State has made 5.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cleveland State has averaged 70.2 points per game (1,684 points/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 72.3

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 9.4 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

Northern Kentucky has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/24 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cleveland State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Cleveland State has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,235 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cleveland State has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (517 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Cleveland State has 172 steals this season — 5th most among Horizon Teams


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