Northern Kentucky (9-11) vs Milwaukee (14-7)
January 24, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Kentucky +3 — Over/Under: 139.5
The Milwaukee Panthers and Northern Kentucky Norse meet Friday in college basketball action at the Truist Arena. Here’s a Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Pick.
Milwaukee Panthers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Panthers lost to Robert Morris and beat Wright State, and they play Fort Wayne, IUPUI, and Cleveland State next. The Milwaukee Panthers are averaging 79.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Themus Fulks is averaging 15.4 points and 5 assists, while Jamichael Stillwell is averaging 13.7 points and 11.2 rebounds. Kentrell Pullian is the third double-digit scorer and AJ McKee is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Panthers are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Panthers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse lost to Cleveland State and Wright State, and they play Detroit, Oakland, and Cleveland State next. The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 69.4 points on 42.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Trey Robinson is averaging 15.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Sam Vinson is averaging 11.8 points and 4.3 assists. Josh Dilling is the third double-digit scorer and Randall Pettus II is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win
- Milwaukee has lost each of its last 10 Friday road games against the Horizon League.
- Northern Kentucky has won 24 of its last 28 night games against Conference opponents at Truist Arena.
- Northern Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last four games against Milwaukee.
Why the Milwaukee Panthers will win
- Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last four games against the Horizon League.
- Milwaukee has won four of its last five away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Milwaukee has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twelve of Milwaukee’s last 13 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Each of Northern Kentucky’s last four night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Milwaukee ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.0).
- Milwaukee ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (23.9).
Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Injury Report
Neither Milwaukee nor Northern Kentucky have a player listed on its injury report.
Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
The Northern Kentucky Norse have not only lost four straight games, but they’re 4-14 ATS on the season. There’s no way anybody can get behind Northern Kentucky with any sort of confidence. The Milwaukee Panthers have had covering issues lately themselves, but 9-10 ATS on the season is still better than Northern Kentucky. Also, Milwaukee has four road wins this season and is coming off a strong road win over Wright State where the Panthers scored 95 points. We’re only laying a bucket. I have to side with the Milwaukee Panthers on Friday night over Northern Kentucky.