Thursday’s contest between the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) and Northern Kentucky Norse (0-1) squaring off at Memorial Coliseum has a projected final score of 71-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Kentucky, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET on November 7.

According to our computer prediction, Northern Kentucky is projected to cover the spread (21.5) versus Kentucky. The two teams are expected to go under the 144.5 total.

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Kentucky vs. Northern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV channel: SEC Network +
• Where: Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
• Venue: Memorial Coliseum
• Line: Kentucky -21.5
• Point total: 144.5

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Kentucky vs. Northern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Kentucky 71, Northern Kentucky 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Kentucky vs. Northern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Northern Kentucky (+21.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

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Kentucky Performance Insights

• Kentucky was 188th in the country in points scored (64.4 per game) last season and 15th-worst in points allowed (74.4).
• Last year, the Wildcats were 264th in the nation in rebounds (30.4 per game) and 297th in rebounds allowed (34.9).
• Last season Kentucky was ranked 252nd in the country in assists with 11.6 per game.
• Beyond the arc, the Wildcats were 270th in the nation in 3-pointers made per game (4.8) last season. They were 244th in 3-point percentage at 29.2%.
• Kentucky was 142nd in the country in 3-pointers conceded (5.6 per game) and 190th in 3-point percentage defensively (30.9%) last season.
• Kentucky took 72.6% of its shots from inside the 3-point line, and 27.4% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 79.7% of Kentucky’s baskets were 2-pointers, and 20.3% were 3-pointers.

Northern Kentucky Performance Insights

• Northern Kentucky’s defensive performance was 20th-worst in the country last year with 73.4 points allowed per game, but offensively it played better, putting up 68.3 points per game (120th-ranked in college basketball).
• The Norse averaged 30.9 boards per game (243rd-ranked in college basketball). They ceded 34.5 rebounds per contest (285th-ranked).
• Northern Kentucky ranked 203rd in the nation with 12.5 dimes per game.
• The Norse averaged 15 turnovers per game (177th-ranked in college basketball) this season, while forcing 12.9 turnovers per contest (305th-ranked).
• The Norse drained 7 treys per game (83rd-ranked in college basketball). They had a 33.5% shooting percentage (74th-ranked) from three-point land.
• Northern Kentucky allowed 6.6 treys per game (274th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed opponents to shoot 32.9% (284th-ranked) from downtown.
• In terms of shot breakdown, Northern Kentucky took 63.1% two-pointers (accounting for 70.6% of the team’s baskets) and 36.9% threes (29.4%).

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