Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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  • Northern Kentucky is a -2.5 point favorite vs Oakland
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
  • Oakland / Northern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies visit Truist Arena to take on the Northern Kentucky Norse on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Highland Heights, KY.

Northern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

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

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

Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Oakland will win this college basketball game with 53.0% 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 Oakland will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Oakland has hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 36 games (+18.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Oakland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+4.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Oakland have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+6.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)

Oakland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Oakland has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.45 Units / -4.11% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -11.41% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI

Northern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Kentucky has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.55 Units / 15.43% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI

Oakland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (472 assists/ 347 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Oakland has an eFG% of 54% this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 53%

Oakland has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (171 assists/ 115 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Oakland is shooting 48% (336/697) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 46%

Northern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky forced 13.6 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,667 rebounds/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Northern Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (246/785) last season — 4th best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Oakland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Oakland had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (472 assists/ 347 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Oakland has an eFG% of 54% this season — 5th best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 53%

Oakland has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (171 assists/ 115 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Oakland is shooting 48% (336/697) this season — 3rd best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 46%

Northern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Kentucky forced 13.6 turnovers per game (423 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Northern Kentucky has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,667 rebounds/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Kentucky averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Northern Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (246/785) last season — 4th best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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