| MATCHUP | Northern Kentucky Norse | IUPUI Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-11 | |
| Spread | -5.5 -102 | +5.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -250 | +205 |
| Total | Over 162.5 (-110) | Under 162.5 (-110) |
| Where | The Jungle, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview
The Northern Kentucky Norse lost to Green Bay, beat Milwaukee, and they play Fort Wayne next. Northern Kentucky has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Northern Kentucky Norse are averaging 86.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Oday is averaging 18.5 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Dan Gherezgher is averaging 16 points and 2.7 assists. Kael Robinson is the third double-digit scorer and LJ Wells is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Northern Kentucky Norse are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Kentucky Norse are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview
The IUPUI Jaguars lost to Milwaukee, beat Cleveland State, and they play Fort Wayne next. IUPUI has lost 10 of its last 13 games.
The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 87.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 92 points on 50.2 percent shooting. Kyler D’Augustino is averaging 18.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Jaxon Edwards is averaging 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Maguire Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Micah Davis is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the IU Indy Jaguars will win
- Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won three of IU Indy’s last four games.
- Northern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Northern Kentucky Norse will win
- Northern Kentucky has won each of its last five road games against IU Indy.
- IU Indy has lost 10 of its last 12 games against the Horizon League at The Jungle.
Matchup/League Facts
- IU Indy ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (88.4).
- IU Indy ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (20.7).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.3).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (69.2%).
Northern Kentucky vs IUPUI Prediction
Northern Kentucky is the better team, has four road wins, and beat IUPUI on New Year’s Day by 9 points. I get it. I’ve also bashed IUPUI all season because that neck break pace just isn’t it. However, Northern Kentucky has failed to cover each of its last 6 games, and that includes bad losses to Green Bay, Detroit, and Robert Morris. There are better options out there, but if forced to pick, give me IUPUI and the points.