Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State

The Northern Kentucky Norse battle the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, November 12. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

ETSU Should Shine In This Game

East Tennessee State should be taken against the spread at -7.5 with our prediction being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over Northern Kentucky. Back them at the odds of -105 that are available.

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Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Northern Kentucky Norse suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 95-56 scoreline occurred on the road against Tennessee Volunteers.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 68-64 reverse against Presbyterian Blue Hose.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	1-1	166	118	48	1-0	0-1	1L
Northern Kentucky	1-1	182	164	18	1-0	0-1	1L

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Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State Prediction & Picks

Our Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be East Tennessee State against the spread. You can land -105 that the market leaders are able to cover the -7.5 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by ETSU in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

ETSU -7.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 63 - 75 East Tennessee State

Rather than betting on East Tennessee State to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 75-63 triumph in their favor.

Northern Kentucky vs East Tennessee State 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.

ETSU Could Have the Edge Say the Books

East Tennessee State have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -303 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 75% chance of winning. The market suggests that Northern Kentucky are least likely to win at +235.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 143.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Under 143.5, then the odds are -112.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

NKU

+235

ETSU

-303

Point Spread

NKU +6.5

-110

ETSU -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-112

Over 143.5

-112

Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Kentucky Stats

East Tennessee State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.10 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 133.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 64.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 61.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Mercer	2-1	254	215	39	2-0	0-1	2W
VMI	2-1	268	238	30	1-0	1-1	1L
E. Tennessee St.	1-1	166	118	48	1-0	0-1	1L
Furman	1-1	150	123	27	1-1	0-0	1W
Samford	1-1	154	157	-3	1-0	0-1	1W
Citadel	1-2	238	233	5	1-1	0-1	2L
Chattanooga	1-2	227	227	0	1-0	0-2	2L
Wofford	1-2	194	239	-45	1-0	0-2	1L
UNC Greensboro	0-2	154	185	-31	0-1	0-1	2L
Western Carolina	0-2	117	189	-72	0-0	0-2	2L

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Youngstown State	2-1	264	208	56	1-0	1-1	2W
Robert Morris	2-1	243	227	16	1-0	1-1	2W
Milwaukee	2-1	258	244	14	2-0	0-1	1W
Northern Kentucky	1-1	182	164	18	1-0	0-1	1L
Fort Wayne	1-2	276	240	36	1-0	0-2	1W
Wright State	1-2	224	195	29	1-1	0-1	2L
Detroit	1-2	233	247	-14	1-0	0-2	1W
Green Bay	1-2	210	240	-30	1-0	0-2	1W
Cleveland State	1-2	222	271	-49	1-0	0-2	1L
IU Indy	1-3	393	401	-8	1-1	0-2	1W
Oakland	0-2	155	208	-53	0-0	0-2	2L

• 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