Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cincinnati vs Northern Kentucky NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Highland Heights.
Cincinnati vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
Betting on today's Bearcats and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Cincinnati is the -14 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Northern Kentucky. The over/under for the game is set at 137 points.
Cincinnati vs. Northern Kentucky Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats at Northern Kentucky Norse
- Where: Highland Heights at Truist Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds CIN -14, CIN -985 | NKENT +610 O/U 137
Bearcats Preview: Will Cincinnati Be The Talk of Truist Arena?
Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game
The Bearcats cruised to an 86-49 win over Nicholls on Friday, November 15th. Playing at home, Cincinnati was a -27.5 point favorite going into the game and covered the spread with ease.
Cincinnati led 42-22 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Nicholls 44-27. The total points for the game were 135, which fell under the O/U line of 146.5.
Bearcats Offense Breakdown
Cincinnati's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 54.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts and 40.7% from beyond the arc.
Simas Lukosius and Jizzle James each contributed 19 points, with Lukosius hitting 5 of 7 threes and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. James shot 8 of 11 overall, while Dillon Mitchell added 12 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the floor.
Bearcats Team Defense
Despite Cincinnati's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 49 points. However, they allowed a 54% shooting performance, with 33 made field goals on 61 attempts.
Inside the arc, Cincinnati gave up 22 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 27 shots, shooting 40%. Cincinnati also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%.
Norse Preview: Will the Norse Defense Show Up at Home?
Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games
The Norse dropped a 61-59 decision to Nicholls on Thursday, November 14th, in a game where they were -6.5 point favorites at home. The combined points of 120 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
After trailing 35-25 at halftime, Northern Kentucky made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Nicholls 34-26, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Norse Offense Breakdown
Northern Kentucky's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points on 36.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, with a 26.1% mark from three-point range, hitting 6 of 23 attempts.
Trey Robinson led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. Josh Dilling added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 10 threes, while Byron Ireland contributed 15 points despite shooting 27.8% from the field.
Norse Team Defense
Northern Kentucky's defense was solid, giving up just 61 points while holding the opposition to 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Northern Kentucky limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 for 65%. The Norse gave up 5 offensive rebounds.
Bearcats vs Norse Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Cincinnati has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Across their three previous home games, Northern Kentucky has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 70 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Norse have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Bearcats have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Cincinnati vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Northern Kentucky +14 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.