Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State betting: College basketball preview for January 18

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The Northern Kentucky Norse (9-10, 4-4 Horizon League) are favored (-1.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Wright State Raiders (9-10, 3-5 Horizon League) at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Truist Arena. The contest airs on FDS-OH. The point total for the matchup is set at 141.5.

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Northern Kentucky Cover -1.5 vs Wright State -110

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Northern Kentucky vs. Wright State betting lines

  • Northern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -126
  • Wright State moneyline odds to win: +105
  • Spread: Northern Kentucky (-1.5)
  • Total: 141.5

Northern Kentucky statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Northern Kentucky has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in 10 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered zero times in eight opportunities in away games.
  • In terms of over/unders, the Norse hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total two times in 10 opportunities this season (20%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in eight opportunities (37.5%).
  • Northern Kentucky has performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 6-2, compared to going 1-0 on the road.

Recent trends

  • The Norse’s offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 71.2 points per contest compared to the 69.3 they’ve averaged this season.
  • Northern Kentucky has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 68.9 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 70 it has surrendered per game this year.
  • The Norse’s past 10 contests have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.3% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 7.8 makes and 32.5%.

Northern Kentucky betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-14-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 0-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 0-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-12-1 (Home: 2-8-0; Away: 3-4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.4 (297th in nation) 43.6 (205th) 32.1 (216th) 31.5 (199th) 14.5 (135th) 12.9 (302nd)

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Wright State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Wright State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (4-2-0). On the road, it is .250 (2-6-0).
  • Both at home (three of six) and away (four of eight), the Raiders’ games have finished over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time.
  • The Raiders’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .167 (1-5).

Recent trends

  • The Raiders have performed worse offensively over their past 10 games, putting up 77.3 points per contest, 0.1 fewer points their than season average of 77.4.
  • Wright State is allowing 76.9 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 74.3 points allowed.
  • The Raiders are sinking 8.8 treys per game with a 39.5% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.3 and 37.8%.

Wright State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.1 (23rd in nation) 45.4 (293rd) 31.3 (259th) 31.2 (178th) 15.1 (108th) 11.3 (162nd)
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