LIU Sharks vs Northern Kentucky Norse Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Betting on today’s Sharks and Norse game? Catch the action at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, KY, as the Norse hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and the Norse are favored to win at home vs. the Sharks.

LIU SHARKS VS NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE BETTING PICK

The Pick: LIU Sharks +16.5

This game will be played at Truist Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Norse.
• Even though we have Northern Kentucky winning straight-up, we like LIU at +16.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can LIU Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

This will be LIU’s 6th game of the season and they are currently 1-4. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, LIU has a 1-4 record. Heading into today’s game, LIU has a current against the spread (ATS) record of 1-4 for this season. Taking into account their last ten games, which includes the previous season, LIU has gone 5-5 vs. the spread.

So far, LIU’s games have averaged 144.2 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.4 points. When assessing the Sharks’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-3, with their games averaging 69 points per game.

LIU is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 83 points vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. This figure is more than their season average of 65.6 points per game. On offense, LIU has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 37%. So far, they are 98th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 74%.

Currently, the Sharks’ defense holds the 175th rank in the nation, allowing 78.6 points per game. In today’s game vs. Northern Kentucky, the LIU defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, LIU made 21 free-throws vs. the Sharks.

Does Northern Kentucky Stand a Chance at Home?

Northern Kentucky has a 1-3 record going into their game against LIU. In their previous ten home games, they have a 5-5 record, which includes games from last year. As of today’s game, Northern Kentucky has a 1-3 against the spread (ATS) record. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Northern Kentucky is 5-4 ATS.

Northern Kentucky comes in with an over/under record of 3-1-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 147.5 points per game so far. The Norse have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 82 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.

The Northern Kentucky offense is coming off a game in which they scored 88 points vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Overall their field goal percentage was 56% while connecting on 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Norse have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 208th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 365th in percentage and 288th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Norse’s defense is ranked 150th in the country at 76.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northern Kentucky’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.1% this season.