Northern Kentucky vs Central Michigan Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Northern Kentucky Norse and the Central Michigan Chippewas meet Thursday in college basketball action from the McGuirk Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Central Michigan Chippewas prediction.

Northern Kentucky Norse Recap

The Northern Kentucky Norse come into this game looking to add on to their 101-73 win over subdivision University of the Cumberlands last time out to improve to 2-2 this season. After this game, Northern Kentucky will head home for a game against Eastern Kentucky.

Norse Snap Two-Game Slide

Dan Gherezgher has 17.2 PPG with 2.5 RPG to lead the Norse in scoring while Donovan Oday has 15.5 PPG with 3.8 RPG and 2.3 APG. Kael Robinson has 13.8 PPG with 5.3 RPG to round out the trio of double-digit scorers for Northern Kentucky up to this point in the year. Ethan Elliott has 8.5 PPG with a team-high 4.5 APG while LJ Wells has 8.3 PPG with 7.5 RPG to lead the Norse on the glass and Tae Dozier has 8 PPG as well this season. As a team, Northern Kentucky is averaging 86.5 PPG on 49.4% shooting from the field, 35.4% from three and 56% from the foul line so far this season.

Central Michigan Chippewas Recap

The Central Michigan Chippewas come into this game looking to add on to their 82-59 win over Coppin State last time out to sit at 2-2 on the year. After this game, Central Michigan will head on the road for a game against Marquette.

Chippewas Snap Two-Game Losing Skid

Nathan Claerbaut leads the Chippewas in scoring and rebounding with 11.5 PPG and 8.3 RPG as th elone double-digit scorer for Central michigan so far this season while Logan McIntire has 9.5 PPG with 3.3 RPG and Tamario Adley has 8.8 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 3 APG to share the team lead in assists with Phat Phat Brooks. As a team, Central Michigan is averaging 70.5 PPG on 42.6% shooting from the field, 32.6% from three and 75.4% from the foul line this season.

Northern Kentucky Norse @ Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Trends: November 20, 2025

Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win

• The home team has won each of Northern Kentucky’s last seven games.
• Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last seven road games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Northern Kentucky’s last nine games.

Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win

• Central Michigan has lost six of its last seven games against the Horizon League.
• Northern Kentucky has won seven of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Central Michigan has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Horizon League.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Central Michigan’s last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Six of Northern Kentucky’s last seven games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Central Michigan ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.3).
• Central Michigan ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.1%).
• Northern Kentucky ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (56.0%).
• Northern Kentucky ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.3).

Northern Kentucky Norse vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction

I’m on Central Michigan here. I just think that Central Michigan is the better team in this matchup and I’ve been more impressed with their performances this season, while Northern Kentucky’s wins have come over a pair of subdivision teams. I think Central Michigan gets the job done at home at a respectable number so give me the Chippewas here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Central Michigan -5.5