Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
Northern Kentucky (9-10) vs Wright State (9-10)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Truist Arena)
Betting Odds: Northern Kentucky -1.5 -- Over/Under: 139.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Wright State Raiders and Northern Kentucky Norse meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Truist Arena. Here’s a Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Pick.
Wright State Raiders Betting Preview
The Wright State Raiders lost to Robert Morris and Fort Wayne, and they play Milwaukee, Detroit, and Youngstown State next. The Wright State Raiders are averaging 75.4 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Brandon Noel is averaging 18.7 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 15.2 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jack Doumbia is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrea Holden is dishing 0.3 assists. The Wright State Raiders are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Wright State Raiders are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse lost to Cleveland State and Oakland, and they play Milwaukee, Detroit, and Oakland next. The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 69.9 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Trey Robinson is averaging 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Sam Vinson is averaging 11.9 points and 4.4 assists. Josh Dilling is the third double-digit scorer and Randall Pettus II is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win
- Northern Kentucky has won each of its last seven day games at Truist Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wright State has lost five of its last six road games.
Why the Wright State Raiders will win
- Wright State has won each of its last six Saturday road games against the Horizon League.
- Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last three games against the Horizon League.
- Northern Kentucky has lost the first half in six of its last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wright State's last 23 road day games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Northern Kentucky's last six home games has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Kentucky ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.6).
- Wright State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.1%).
- Wright State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.9%).
Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Injury Report
Neither Wright State nor Northern Kentucky have a player listed on its injury report.
Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
The Northern Kentucky Norse are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, where eight of their nine wins have come this season. However, Northern Kentucky is also 4-13 ATS on the season and has failed to cover six of its last eight games overall. The Wright State Raiders have a couple of road wins this season, and they've won four of the last six games against Northern Kentucky. Wright State has nine covers this season and Northern Kentucky has four. There's not much separating either of these subpar teams overall. Give me the free bucket with Wright State.
Randy’s Pick Wright State +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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