Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 3

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The Cleveland State Vikings (3-6, 0-0 Horizon League) visit the Northern Kentucky Norse (6-2, 0-0 Horizon League) after losing five straight road games. The Norse are heavy favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 158.5 points.

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Northern Kentucky Cover -12.5 vs Cleveland State -110

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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State betting lines

  • Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -1075
  • Cleveland State moneyline odds to win: +670
  • Spread: Northern Kentucky (-12.5)
  • Total: 158.5

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 away games (4-11-0).
  • The Norse went over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (41.2%) than road tilts (46.7%) last year.
  • In home games last season, Northern Kentucky won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 10-4 (.714). On the road, it was 2-1 (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Norse were the 239th-ranked squad in the country (71.8 points per game) last season. On defense, they were 182nd (72.0 points allowed per game).
  • With 30.7 rebounds per game and 31.5 rebounds allowed, Northern Kentucky was 261st and 202nd in college basketball, respectively, last season.
  • At 14.2 assists per game last year, the Norse were 124th in the country.

Northern Kentucky betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-2-0 (Home: 3-0-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-3-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; 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
48.4 (75th in nation) 44.8 (245th) 32.4 (224th) 30.8 (167th) 16.0 (105th) 12.6 (233rd)

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Cleveland State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Cleveland State was better against the spread at home (10-6-0) than on the road (8-6-0) last season.
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Vikings’ games finished above the over/under at home (18.8%, three of 16) compared to on the road (50%, seven of 14).
  • When moneyline underdogs last season, the Vikings won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (5-7).

Last season stats

  • The Vikings scored 73.1 points per game (199th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while ceding 66.5 points per contest (35th-ranked).
  • With 30.8 boards per game, Cleveland State ranked 253rd in the nation. It gave up 28.6 rebounds per contest, which ranked 38th in college basketball.
  • Last season the Vikings ranked 174th in college basketball in assists, putting up 13.6 per game.

Cleveland State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-3-0 (Home: 0-1-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-2-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (209th in nation) 45.9 (284th) 31.6 (252nd) 33.9 (292nd) 15.6 (126th) 14.4 (330th)
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