| MATCHUP | Norse Northern Kentucky | Buccaneers East Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| When | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:00 AM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse lost to Tennessee and plays Central Michigan next. Northern Kentucky has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 91 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 82 points on 42 percent shooting. Kael Robinson is averaging 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Donovan Oday is averaging 14.5 points and 1.5 assists. Dan Gherezgher is the third double-digit scorer and Tae Dozier is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 51 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers lost to Presbyterian, and they play North Alabama next. East Tennessee State has won 9 of its last 13 games.
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are averaging 83 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 59 points on 36.5 percent shooting. Brian Taylor II is averaging 13 points and 2 rebounds, while Jordan McCullum is averaging 12.5 points and 0.5 assists. Cam Morris III is the third double-digit scorer and Blake Barkley is grabbing 3 rebounds. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are shooting 25.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are allowing 28 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will win
- East Tennessee State has won each of its last seven night games at Freedom Hall Civic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northern Kentucky has lost eight of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in eight of Northern Kentucky’s last nine games.
Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win
- Northern Kentucky has won six of its last seven night games.
- East Tennessee State has lost three of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of East Tennessee State’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Five of Northern Kentucky’s last six games have produced a total of 151+ points.
Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State Prediction
Northern Kentucky wants to get out and run and will have chances to hang in this game if it can control the pace. The problem is East Tennessee State can slow things down and frustrate NKU, and the Bucs have a clear edge on the glass. East Tennessee State is also usually a tough out at home. Over 40 minutes, ETSU should wear down Northern Kentucky and grind out a win and cover of the reasonable number. Northern Kentucky will be uncomfortable for much of this game.