Detroit Titans vs Northern Kentucky Norse Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northern Kentucky vs Detroit NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Detroit.

Northern Kentucky vs Detroit Prediction

Looking to win big? The Norse and Titans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Titans are hosting the game at Calihan Hall in Detroit, MI. In this Horizon League matchup, Northern Kentucky is favored bt -5.5 vs. Detroit. The over/under for the game is 129.5 points.

Northern Kentucky vs. Detroit Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northern Kentucky Norse at Detroit Titans
Where: Detroit at Calihan Hall
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Betting Odds NKENT -5.5, NKENT -245 | DET +200 O/U 129.5

Norse Preview: Will Northern Kentucky Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

The Norse fell to 7-12 on the season after a 79-59 home loss to Milwaukee on Friday, January 24th. Entering the game as +1 underdogs, Northern Kentucky failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the 141.5 O/U line.

After trailing 41-26 at halftime, the Norse couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring 33 points in the second half while allowing 38.

Norse Offense Breakdown

Northern Kentucky struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 21 attempts for a 14.3% shooting percentage. However, they found success inside, connecting on 60% of their two-point shots, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 42.9% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%.

Erik Pratt led the way with 20 points in 23 minutes, shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range. Kentrell Pullian added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jamichael Stillwell contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, going 4 of 5 from the field.

Norse Team Defense

Northern Kentucky's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 60% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 21/35 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Northern Kentucky held their opponents to just 14% shooting, with only 3 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 8 free throws.

Titans Preview: Will Detroit Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?

Detroit Titans Recent Game/Games

The Titans dropped to 5-16 on the season after a 67-50 road loss to Wright State on Saturday. Entering the game as +13.5 point underdogs, they failed to cover the spread.

Detroit trailed 37-24 at halftime and couldn't close the gap, scoring 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Titans Offense Breakdown

Detroit struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 50 points on 30.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage matched their overall shooting percentage, and they connected on just 1 of 10 three-point attempts, shooting 10% from beyond the arc.

Brandon Noel and Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans with 15 points each, with Noel adding 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Keaton Norris contributed 12 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, and Alex Huibregtse added 11 points despite shooting 22.2% from deep.

Titans Team Defense

Detroit's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Titans gave up 9 threes on 28 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 12 for 60%. Detroit allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

Norse vs Titans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Northern Kentucky has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 71 points per game in these games.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Titans have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Norse have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Northern Kentucky posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.