Cincinnati Bearcats vs Northern Kentucky Norse NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearcats versus the Norse? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY. In this non-conference matchup, Cincinnati is favored by -14 against Northern Kentucky. The over/under for the game is 137 points.

CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Kentucky Norse +14

This game will be played at Truist Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Norse.
• Not only will Northern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will the Cincinnati Defense Show Up on the Road?

Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games

Cincinnati cruised to an 86-49 victory over Nicholls on Friday, November 15th. The Bearcats were at home and entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -27.5 point spread, which they covered comfortably. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Cincinnati took control early, leading 42-22 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Nicholls 44-27.

Cincinnati’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 54.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to their 64.7% shooting from inside the arc and 40.7% from three-point range.

Simas Lukosius and Jizzle James each contributed 19 points, with Lukosius hitting 5 of 7 threes and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. James shot 8 of 11 overall, while Dillon Mitchell chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 6 of 8 shots.

Despite giving up 49 points, Cincinnati’s defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where the other team hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 22/34.

The Bearcats also allowed 11 threes on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. From the free-throw line, the opposition shot 64%, making 9 of 14 attempts. Cincinnati gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Northern Kentucky Pull Off a Home Win?

Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games

The Norse fell to Nicholls, 61-59, on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game where they were -6.5 favorites. Not only did Northern Kentucky lose straight up, but they also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-25 at halftime, the Norse made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Nicholls 34-26, but it wasn’t enough. The game’s total points of 120 fell well short of the O/U line of 142.5.

Northern Kentucky struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-23 from the line.

Trey Robinson led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. Josh Dilling added 18 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range, while Byron Ireland contributed 15 points despite shooting just 27.8% from the field.

Defensively, Northern Kentucky held their opponent to 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 13/29, or 44%.

The Norse also did well against the three, with their opponent shooting just 26% (6/23) from beyond the arc. They sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws (65%).