Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bellarmine vs Northern Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Highland Heights.
Bellarmine vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Knights and Norse. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on FDS-, and it's hosted by the Norse at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Kentucky as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.
Bellarmine vs. Northern Kentucky Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bellarmine Knights at Northern Kentucky Norse
- Where: Highland Heights at Truist Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds NKENT -9, BELLA +300 | NKENT -387 O/U 136.5
Knights Preview: Can the Knights Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Bellarmine Knights Recent Game/Games
Bellarmine picked up a solid 80-68 win over Bowling Green on Saturday, November 23rd. The Knights, who were +5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Leading 34-29 at halftime, Bellarmine scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 148, just over the O/U line of 146.5.
Knights Offense Breakdown
Bellarmine put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they connected on 90.9% of their free throws, going 20-for-22 from the line.
Javontae Campbell and Derrick Butler each scored 21 points, with Campbell hitting 75% of his shots and Butler knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Billy Smith added 18 points, shooting 72.7% from the field.
Knights Team Defense
Bellarmine's defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 18 of 32 shots.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 20 threes, shooting 40%. Bellarmine also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 20 free throws, a 90% success rate. The Knights limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.
Norse Preview: Does Northern Kentucky Stand a Chance at Home?
Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games
Northern Kentucky fell to Charleston 79-64 on Wednesday, November 27th, in an away game. The Norse entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but were unable to cover the spread.
After trailing 38-30 at halftime, Northern Kentucky allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 143, exceeding the over/under line of 140.
Norse Offense Breakdown
Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, and they connected on only 58.3% of their free throws.
Derrin Boyd led the way with 22 points in 22 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from deep. Sam Vinson added 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Ante Brzovic contributed 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Norse Team Defense
Northern Kentucky struggled defensively, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they conceded 59% shooting on two-point attempts (16/27).
From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky allowed 11 threes on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws (70%). The Norse gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Knights vs Norse Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Knights have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 65 points per game in these contests.
- Although Northern Kentucky has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 72 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Knights have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- The last three games that Northern Kentucky was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Bellarmine vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Northern Kentucky -9 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.