Match Analysis: Northern Kentucky Norse vs Wofford Terriers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-26
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Northern Kentucky Home Arena
Game Overview
Northern Kentucky Norse hosts Wofford Terriers in a balanced NCAA Men’s basketball match. Both teams currently hold a 4-2 season record. Northern Kentucky comes off a recent 82-71 win against Eastern Kentucky, showcasing strong offensive and defensive balance, while Wofford holds solid form with a 3-0 home record and a slightly better overall winning trend at 4-2. The teams are closely matched, making this game competitive with slight home advantage for Northern Kentucky.
Key Factors to Consider
- Northern Kentucky has recently displayed solid performance defeating Eastern Kentucky 82-71 and Central Michigan 90-66. They have a strong home winning record (3-0) and even against the spread record (2-2). Wofford also shows strong form with a 3-0 home record, 4-1 away combined ATS records, and a 4-2 overall win-loss, demonstrating consistency especially at home.
- Previous head-to-head matchups are limited but show competitive games with a slight edge to Northern Kentucky in recent encounters. Historical data shows no dominant team, suggesting this matchup depends heavily on current form and in-game dynamics.
- No injuries have been reported for either team, indicating that both squads will be at full strength for the contest.
- The game is held at Northern Kentucky’s home venue, giving them the home-court advantage. Current scheduling and recent rest periods favor Northern Kentucky slightly as their last game was on November 24, allowing adequate recovery.
- Both teams have a similar record (4-2) and strong motivation to build momentum early in the season. Northern Kentucky will leverage home advantage and momentum from recent wins. Wofford aims to continue strong home form and challenge for a vital road win.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Northern Kentucky Norse: -185, Wofford Terriers: 154 | Northern Kentucky Norse to win | ★★★★☆ 72% |
| Spread | Northern Kentucky Norse: -3.5 -112, Wofford Terriers: 3.5 -108 | Northern Kentucky Norse to cover -3.5 spread | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over: 148.5 -115, Under: 148.5 -105 | Over 148.5 points total | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Northern Kentucky Norse -99% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 148.5 -99% |
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Northern Kentucky Norse is favored to win by a narrow margin, supported by their strong recent form, home advantage, and balanced team performance. The game is expected to be competitive with a predicted close scoreline.
Predicted Score: Northern Kentucky Norse 77 – 70 Wofford Terriers