Thursday’s game features the Nicholls State Colonels (1-2) and the Northern Kentucky Norse (0-2) matching up at Truist Arena in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 77-65 victory for heavily favored Nicholls State according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:00 PM ET on November 14.

Based on our computer prediction, Nicholls State is a good bet to cover the point spread, which is listed at 5.5. The two teams are projected to go under the 142.5 over/under.

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Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Highland Heights, Kentucky
• Venue: Truist Arena
• Line: Northern Kentucky -5.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Northern Kentucky -280, Nicholls State +220

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Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Nicholls State 77, Northern Kentucky 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Northern Kentucky vs. Nicholls State

• Pick ATS: Nicholls State (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (142.5)

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Northern Kentucky Performance Insights

• Offensively, Northern Kentucky was the 138th-ranked squad in the country (74.8 points per game) last year. On defense, it was 221st (73.2 points allowed per game).
• On the boards, the Norse were 265th in college basketball in rebounds (30.8 per game) last year. They were 241st in rebounds conceded (32.6 per game).
• Last season Northern Kentucky was ranked 124th in college basketball in assists with 13.8 per game.
• Last year, the Norse were 293rd in the country in 3-point makes (6.3 per game) and 290th in 3-point percentage (31.9%).
• Northern Kentucky was 235th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded (7.7 per game) and 36th in 3-point percentage defensively (31.2%) last season.
• The Norse attempted 66.1% of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 33.9% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 76.3% of the Norse’s baskets were 2-pointers, and 23.7% were 3-pointers.

Nicholls State Performance Insights

• Nicholls State put up 73.9 points per game (167th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 73.9 points per contest (243rd-ranked).
• The Colonels ranked 230th in the nation with 31.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 250th with 32.7 rebounds allowed per game.
• Last year Nicholls State ranked 307th in college basketball in assists, averaging 11.4 per game.
• With 12.4 turnovers per game, the Colonels were 293rd in the nation. They forced 10.9 turnovers per contest, which ranked 211th in college basketball.
• The Colonels sank 8.4 three-pointers per game (79th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while sporting a 36.6% three-point percentage (34th-ranked).
• Nicholls State ranked 94th in the nation with 6.7 threes allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 51st with a 31.5% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
• Last season Nicholls State took 59.3% two-pointers, accounting for 66.5% of the team’s buckets. It shot 40.7% from beyond the arc (33.5% of the team’s baskets).

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