Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview

The Northern Kentucky Norse are 12-14 (7-8) this year after they defeated Green Bay by a score of 73-60 in their last game. Northern Kentucky led 42-31 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead in the second half for the win. The Norse shot 49.1% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 54.2% on free throws in the game. Josh Dilling led Northern Kentucky with 25 points and three rebounds, while Trey Robinson added 20 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Norse lost to Robert Morris by a score of 81-76 but did beat Cleveland State by a score of 85-75 before that. Northern Kentucky has won three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Horizon standings with a 7-8 record. Northern Kentucky has scored 70.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Trey Robinson is averaging 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Josh Dilling is averaging 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Northern Kentucky is shooting 42.9% from the field, 65.7% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Milwaukee Panthers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Panthers are 17-9 (10-5) this season after they defeated Wright State in overtime by a score of 88-80 in their last game. Milwaukee led 39-38 at halftime, but they only scored 34 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Panthers shot 50% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Themus Fulks led Milwaukee with 21 points and 12 assists, while Jamichael Stillwell added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to Cleveland State by a score of 77-60 but did beat IU Indy by a score of 84-80 before that. Milwaukee has won four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Horizon standings with a 10-5 record. Milwaukee has scored 78.9 points per game and they have allowed 72.1 points per game, while also averaging 40.5 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Themus Fulks is averaging 14.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, while Jamichael Stillwell is averaging 13.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this year. Milwaukee is shooting 46.8% from the field, 68.1% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this season.

Why Northern Kentucky will beat Milwaukee 

• Milwaukee has lost each of its last three day games against the Horizon League.
• Northern Kentucky has won 24 of its last 31 road day games against Conference opponents.

Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee Prediction 

Milwaukee comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they are toward the top of the conference standings and will be at home for this contest. The Panthers are shooting 46.8% from the field this year and they are scoring nearly 79 points per game. Northern Kentucky has won three of their last four games, but they are shooting just 42.9% from the field this year. The Norse have struggled on defense in recent games, as they have allowed 75+ points in three of their last four. Milwaukee won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 79-59, but they haven’t been very convincing in recent games. Take Northern Kentucky to cover here.