Northern Kentucky vs Cincinnati Prediction 11-19-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Kentucky vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Preview

The Northern Kentucky Norse are 0-3 this year after they lost to Nicholls by a score of 61-59 in their last game. Northern Kentucky trailed 35-25 at the half, but they did win the second half by a total of 34-26 in the narrow loss. The Norse shot 36.5% from the field, 26.1% on three-pointers, and 65.2% on free throws in the game. Trey Robinson led NKU with 19 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Kentucky lost to Purdue by a score of 72-50 and Florida State by a score of 74-62 in their first two games. Northern Kentucky has scored 57 points per game and they have allowed 69 points per game, while also averaging 33.7 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Josh Dilling is averaging 14.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Northern Kentucky is shooting 34.8% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 24.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-0 this season after they defeated Nicholls by a score of 86-49 in their last game. Cincinnati led 42-22 at the half and they added 44 more points in the second half for the win. The Bearcats shot 54.1% from the field, 40.7% on three-pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Simas Lukosius led Cincinnati with 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists. 

Prior to that win, the Bearcats defeated Morehead State by a score of 83-56 and Arkansas-Pine Blue by a score of 109-54 to start the season. Cincinnati has scored 92.7 points per game and they have allowed 53 points per game, while also averaging 41.3 rebounds and 21 assists per game this season. Simas Lukosius is averaging 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while Cincinnati is shooting 57.4% from the field, 63.5% on free throws, and 43.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Cincinnati will cover

• Cincinnati has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
• Northern Kentucky has lost each of its last four games.
• Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last nine night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cincinnati’s last seven road night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Northern Kentucky’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.

Northern Kentucky vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row to start the season and they have dominated their first three opponents. The Bearcats are scoring over 92 points per game and they are shooting over 57% from the field. Northern Kentucky has lost their first three games of the year and they are shooting just 34.8% from the field. We have seen Cincinnati win by margins of 37, 27, and 55 points, and I like them to win big once again here.