Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State

The Northern Kentucky Norse go up against the Cleveland State Vikings, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

With Cleveland State capable of remaining close to NKU, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -112 is available that the +7.5 is covered.

Northern Kentucky Norse lost on the road in their previous game. Youngstown State Penguins won 64-58.

Cleveland State Vikings were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons by a 92-86 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 95-80 win for NKU when they last played Cleveland State. In the past 10 games between the teams, NKU have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	20-14	2827	2634	193	12-5	8-9	1L
Cleveland State	11-22	2631	2836	-205	8-8	3-14	1L

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Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on Cleveland State putting up a fight in this college showdown and that compels us to bet the underdogs against the spread. You can get -112 when it comes to the +7.5 that is available.

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Key Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Cleveland State in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Cleveland State in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by NKU in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by NKU in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by NKU in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Cleveland State in 8 of their last 10 games against NKU.

Cleveland State +7.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 80 - 75 Cleveland State

Let’s roll the dice and try the Norse to achieve a 80-75 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Northern Kentucky vs Cleveland State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cleveland State are massive +290 favorites. They are regarded as 26% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At -385, Northern Kentucky are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 166.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 166.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

NKU

-385

Cleveland State

+290

Point Spread

NKU -8.5

-104

Cleveland State +8.5

-118

Total Points

Under 166.5

-112

Over 166.5

-108

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Northern Kentucky Stats

Cleveland State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 87.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	23-11	2745	2497	248	14-5	9-6	5W
Robert Morris	22-11	2555	2379	176	14-4	8-7	1L
Northern Kentucky	20-14	2827	2634	193	12-5	8-9	1L
Green Bay	18-15	2469	2470	-1	10-5	8-10	1L
Detroit	17-15	2471	2475	-4	9-5	8-10	1L
Fort Wayne	17-15	2499	2467	32	11-4	6-11	1L
Oakland	16-16	2642	2612	30	7-6	9-10	2L
Youngstown State	15-17	2495	2336	159	11-5	4-12	3L
Milwaukee	12-20	2438	2548	-110	9-6	3-14	1L
Cleveland State	11-22	2631	2836	-205	8-8	3-14	1L
IU Indy	7-25	2673	2825	-152	5-9	2-16	7L

• 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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