Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Oakland (15-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Kentucky (11-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Oakland / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (15-9) visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse (11-10) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY.

Oakland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Oakland vs. Northern Kentucky Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Oakland-1.5 -110O 144.5 -110-125
Northern Kentucky +1.5 -110U 144.5 -110+105

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Kentucky will cover the spread with 61.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Oakland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+12.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+12.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)

Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oakland has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 7.58% ROI).

  • 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +13 Units / 29.08% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.15 Units / 15.75% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -24.2% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -6.58% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.07% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.15 Units / -18% ROI

Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (227 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Oakland is shooting 32% from three (414/1,282) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Oakland has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (578 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Oakland has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 48%

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has a 38% free throw rate (505 free throw attempts/1,317 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 31%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 45% (594/1,317) this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Kentucky is shooting 31% from three (133/432) this season — 3rd lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northern Kentucky has averaged 72.8 points per game (1,675 points/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (544 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Oakland has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 7.5

Oakland has averaged 7.1 steals per game (390 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Oakland has 390 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Horizon Teams

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (540 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Northern Kentucky has averaged 9.3 steals per game (540 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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