Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee

The Northern Kentucky Norse face the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Side With Northern Kentucky and Take a Big Line

We like the look of Northern Kentucky +26.5 at odds of -110 when they take on Tennessee. We think they can put up a strong showing against the big favorites.

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Each Team Won Previous Clash

Northern Kentucky Norse claimed a victory in their previous game. A 126-69 home win occurred against Cincinnati Clermont Cougars.

Tennessee Volunteers won their last game which was at home. It was a 76-61 triumph against Mercer Bears.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee	1-0	76	61	15	1-0	0-0	1W
Northern Kentucky	1-0	126	69	57	1-0	0-0	1W

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Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Northern Kentucky look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this college matchup and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +26.5 and this can be backed at -110.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball forecasts and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the college hoops form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee stats:

• The +26.5 line has been covered by NKU in 20 consecutive games on the road.
• The -26.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tennessee in 20 consecutive games.

Northern Kentucky +26.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 62 - 86 Tennessee

Let’s roll the dice and try the Vols to achieve a 86-62 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Northern Kentucky vs Tennessee 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.

Landslide Victory on Cards According to the Books

The Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of Northern Kentucky. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The spread is currently 27.5, with the total points line at 141.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Over 141.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

NKU

-

Tennessee

-

Point Spread

NKU +27.5

-110

Tennessee -27.5

-110

Total Points

Under 141.5

-115

Over 141.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Kentucky Stats

Tennessee 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

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +26.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +26.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -26.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -26.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.80 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgia	2-0	198	88	110	2-0	0-0	2W
Kentucky	2-0	184	110	74	2-0	0-0	2W
Texas A&M	2-0	202	138	64	2-0	0-0	2W
Ole Miss	2-0	174	123	51	2-0	0-0	2W
Vanderbilt	1-0	105	61	44	1-0	0-0	1W
Auburn	2-0	190	147	43	2-0	0-0	2W
LSU	1-0	96	60	36	1-0	0-0	1W
Oklahoma	1-0	102	66	36	1-0	0-0	1W
Arkansas	1-0	109	77	32	1-0	0-0	1W
Alabama	1-0	91	62	29	1-0	0-0	1W
Missouri	2-0	177	151	26	1-0	1-0	2W
Mississippi State	1-0	86	62	24	1-0	0-0	1W
South Carolina	1-0	91	72	19	1-0	0-0	1W
Tennessee	1-0	76	61	15	1-0	0-0	1W
Florida	1-1	191	157	34	1-0	0-1	1W
Texas	0-1	60	75	-15	0-0	0-1	1L

Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	1-0	126	69	57	1-0	0-0	1W
Milwaukee	1-0	90	86	4	1-0	0-0	1W
Wright State	1-1	153	114	39	1-0	0-1	1L
Cleveland State	1-1	159	161	-2	1-0	0-1	1W
Youngstown State	1-1	149	155	-6	0-0	1-1	1W
Robert Morris	1-1	150	180	-30	0-0	1-1	1W
IU Indy	0-2	192	212	-20	0-1	0-1	2L
Fort Wayne	0-2	139	184	-45	0-0	0-2	2L
Green Bay	0-2	127	177	-50	0-0	0-2	2L
Detroit	0-2	141	193	-52	0-0	0-2	2L
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