Boston University vs Northern Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Boston University vs Northern Kentucky

The Boston University Terriers face the Northern Kentucky Norse, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, November 29.

NKU are available at odds of -108 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -5.5 line could be covered with ease when they play Boston University and this looks like a value bet.

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Boston University Terriers lost on the road in their previous game. Penn State Nittany Lions won 96-87.

Northern Kentucky Norse won their last game, beating Wofford Terriers at home. It was a 93-83 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	5-2	611	532	79	4-0	1-2	4W
Boston University	3-4	508	543	-35	2-1	1-3	1L

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Boston University vs Northern Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Boston University vs Northern Kentucky with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We expect NKU to cover the -5.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -108 for this college showdown.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Boston University vs Northern Kentucky stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by NKU in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by NKU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by NKU in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by BU in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

NKU -5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% chance of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boston University 74 - 84 Northern Kentucky

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Norse to achieve a 84-74 win at huge odds.

Boston University vs Northern Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Boston University are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 150.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 150.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

BU

-

NKU

-

Point Spread

BU +5.5

-112

NKU -5.5

-108

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

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Boston University Stats

Northern Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 130.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.30 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.00 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	5-2	611	532	79	4-0	1-2	4W
Robert Morris	5-3	604	558	46	4-0	1-3	2W
Wright State	4-4	636	533	103	3-2	1-2	1L
Youngstown State	4-4	635	577	58	3-0	1-4	2W
Fort Wayne	4-5	784	703	81	4-0	0-5	2W
Milwaukee	3-4	574	570	4	3-0	0-4	1W
Oakland	3-5	665	672	-7	1-0	2-5	2W
Green Bay	3-5	562	615	-53	1-0	2-5	2W
Cleveland State	3-6	718	778	-60	3-1	0-5	1L
IU Indy	2-6	739	786	-47	1-1	1-5	3L
Detroit	1-6	509	588	-79	1-1	0-5	4L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	4-3	598	517	81	4-0	0-3	2W
Navy	4-4	600	577	23	2-1	2-3	1L
Colgate	3-4	524	546	-22	1-1	2-3	1W
Boston University	3-4	508	543	-35	2-1	1-3	1L
Loyola Maryland	3-5	597	572	25	3-2	0-3	1W
Lehigh	2-6	538	574	-36	2-1	0-5	3L
Bucknell	2-6	527	613	-86	1-2	1-4	6L
Army	2-6	546	640	-94	1-3	1-3	1W
Holy Cross	2-7	588	700	-112	1-1	1-6	1L
Lafayette	1-6	485	554	-69	1-2	0-4	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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