Milwaukee Panthers vs Northern Kentucky Norse Matchup

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

Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Norse? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. In this Horizon League matchup, Milwaukee is favored bt -2.5 vs. Northern Kentucky. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.

Milwaukee vs. Northern Kentucky Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at Northern Kentucky Norse
Where: Highland Heights at Truist Arena
Date: Friday, January 24th
Betting Odds WBD -2.5, WBD -135 | NKENT +110 O/U 139.5

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Lock in a Road Win?

Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games

Milwaukee improved to 12-7 on the season with a 95-79 road win over Wright State on Wednesday, January 22nd. The Panthers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Milwaukee led 42-36 at halftime and put up 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Milwaukee's offense shined in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 49.2% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 45.8% of their threes (11/24). At the free-throw line, they were 81.5%, connecting on 22 of 27 attempts.

Alex Huibregtse led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 4/6 from three. Erik Pratt also shot 66.7% from deep, contributing 15 points. Themba Fulks added 18 points and 9 assists, while Kentrell Pullian also scored 18 points.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite Milwaukee's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, allowing 79 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Panthers gave up 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate for the other team.

From beyond the arc, Milwaukee's defense allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 63% clip. Additionally, Milwaukee allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Norse Preview: Will the Norse Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

The Norse fell to 7-11 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to Wright State on Saturday. Northern Kentucky entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 40-33 at halftime, the Norse scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38. The game’s total points of 148 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.

Norse Offense Breakdown

Northern Kentucky's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 39.6% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 15 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, and they hit 22 of 32 free throws, shooting 68.8% from the line.

Keaton Norris led the way with 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 60% from three-point range. Josh Dilling added 17 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Trey Robinson also contributed 17 points despite shooting just 30.8% from the field.

Norse Team Defense

Despite Northern Kentucky holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, they still gave up 78 points. The Norse limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting just 39% on 15 of 38 attempts. However, they were more efficient from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 15 three-pointers for 40%.

At the free-throw line, Northern Kentucky sent their opponent to the stripe 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 68%. The Norse did well on the boards, allowing only 6 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Norse Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 77 points per game.
In their last five games at home, the Norse have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
The last five games that Northern Kentucky was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-5 while going 0-5 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Panthers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.