Detroit vs Northern Kentucky Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the BB&T Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Titans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Norse’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit Mercury

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Kentucky

-Recent betting trends in games played between Detroit Mercury and Northern Kentucky

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Titans and Norse. 

Detroit Mercy Struggled

Detroit Mercy have had issues this season, and they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Titans scored only 51 points while they gave up 86 points and that led to the defeat. Legend Geeter put up 17 points and three rebounds. Two games ago against Wright State, Detroit Mercy was defeated 80-72. Detroit Mercy is averaging 71.1 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 283rd in the league while the defense is ranked 276th. Orlando Lovejoy on the season is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. 

Northern Kentucky Has Won Three Games in a Row

Northern Kentucky has a ton of confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Norfolk State, the offense scored 71 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Josh Dilling had a strong game putting up 22 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Northern Kentucky on the season is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 297th in the league while the defense is ranked 185th. Guard Trey Robinson is averaging 14.4 points while shooting 53.8 percent from the field. Northern Kentucky will meet South Carolina State after this game.

Why Northern Kentucky Will Beat Detroit 

• Detroit Mercy has lost each of its last 12 road games against Conference opponents.
• Northern Kentucky has won each of its last 13 Wednesday games at Truist Arena.
• Detroit Mercy has lost the first half in six of its last seven games.

Detroit Mercy vs Northern Kentucky Prediction

Northern Kentucky has a ton of confidence heading into this game. Northern Kentucky is averaging 70.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Detroit is giving up 75.2 points, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Detroit Mercy has been a fine offensive team but they aren’t going to have the offense to keep it close. Back Northern Kentucky against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Northern Kentucky -12.5