Horizon League opponents meet when the Northern Kentucky Norse (13-15, 8-9 Horizon League) host the IU Indianapolis Jaguars (9-19, 5-12 Horizon League) at Truist Arena, tipping off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The Norse are 8.5-point favorites in the game. The point total for the matchup is 145.5.
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Northern Kentucky vs. IU Indianapolis betting lines
- Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -424
- IU Indianapolis moneyline odds to win: +323
- Spread: Northern Kentucky (-8.5)
- Total: 145.5
Northern Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Northern Kentucky has done a better job covering the spread in home games (5-9-0) than it has in road tilts (3-10-0).
- Looking at point totals, the Norse hit the over less often in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 14 opportunities this season (35.7%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Northern Kentucky has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.636) compared to road games (.667).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Norse have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 71.2 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 70.4 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- Northern Kentucky has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 76 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 71.9 it has surrendered this season.
- The Norse’s last 10 contests have seen them make 6.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 7.5 makes and 32.5%.
Northern Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-19-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 3-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 2-10-0)
- O-U-P: 11-15-1 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 6-6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-5 (Home: 7-4; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (261st in nation) | 45 (250th) | 30.4 (278th) | 31.9 (234th) | 14 (147th) | 11.7 (232nd) |
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IU Indianapolis statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, IU Indianapolis has had better results on the road (9-5-0) than at home (4-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Jaguars games have finished over less often at home (six of nine, 66.7%) than away (10 of 14, 71.4%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Jaguars have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-6) than away (3-10).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Jaguars are averaging 72.4 points per contest, 2.3 fewer points than their season average (74.7).
- While IU Indianapolis is ceding 75.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 82.6 points per contest.
- The Jaguars are sinking 0.8 fewer treys per contest in their past 10 games (9.4) compared to their season average (10.2), and they are producing a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (36.3%) compared to their season mark (36.8%).
IU Indianapolis betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 9-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 11-11-0)
- O-U-P: 16-9-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 10-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-18 (Home: 1-6; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (307th in nation) | 46.5 (318th) | 31.1 (239th) | 32.1 (246th) | 13.5 (192nd) | 10.2 (78th) |
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