Northern Kentucky vs. Boston University betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 29

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (5-2) host the Boston University Terriers (3-4) after winning four home games in a row. The Norse are favored by 5.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 143.5.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Boston University betting lines

  • Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -284
  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: +229
  • Spread: Northern Kentucky (-5.5)
  • Total: 143.5

Northern Kentucky statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Northern Kentucky owned a better record against the spread (7-10-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-11-0).
  • The Norse exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (41.2%) than road tilts (46.7%) last year.
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, Northern Kentucky won 10 of 14 games when playing at home, good for a .714 winning percentage. Northern Kentucky won two of three games on the road (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • With 71.8 points scored per game and 72.0 points conceded last year, the Norse were 239th in the nation on offense and 182nd defensively.
  • Northern Kentucky was 261st in the country in rebounds per game (30.7) and 202nd in rebounds conceded (31.5) last season.
  • At 14.2 assists per game last year, the Norse were 124th in college basketball.

Northern Kentucky betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-2-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-2-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.8 (44th in nation) 43.7 (199th) 33.1 (204th) 32.4 (231st) 16.7 (76th) 13.0 (259th)

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Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boston University performed better against the spread at home (9-7-0) than away (5-10-0) last season.
  • Terriers games went above the over/under more frequently at home (10 times out of 16) than on the road (six of 15) last season.
  • The Terriers, when moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (3-10) last season.

Last season stats

  • With 67.1 points per game on offense, the Terriers ranked 331st in college basketball last year. At the other end of the court, they allowed 68.5 points per contest, which ranked 70th in college basketball.
  • With 26.4 rebounds allowed per game, Boston University ranked sixth-best in college basketball. It ranked 188th in college basketball by averaging 31.7 rebounds per contest.
  • The Terriers delivered 11.9 assists per game, which ranked them 295th in the country.

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-3-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-2-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (89th in nation) 49.6 (351st) 27.9 (340th) 27.4 (42nd) 16.3 (91st) 10.3 (75th)
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