Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee

The Northern Kentucky Norse go up against the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 9.

There’s a generous line of -3.5 when it comes to Milwaukee in their meeting with NKU. The -110 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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Northern Kentucky Norse previous game saw them claim a 94-79 home win over Youngstown State Penguins.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Green Bay Phoenix claimed a 79-76 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 92-70 win for Milwaukee when they last played NKU. It’s been four wins on the bounce for Milwaukee when playing NKU. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	12-5	1434	1280	154	9-2	3-3	3W
Milwaukee	7-9	1249	1265	-16	6-1	1-8	3L

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Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee Prediction & Picks

Head into Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Our pick is for Milwaukee to cover the attractive -3.5 line in this college showdown. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -110 is available.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Milwaukee in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Milwaukee in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by NKU in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Milwaukee in 3 consecutive games against NKU.

Milwaukee -3.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 78 - 85 Milwaukee

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try Milwaukee to achieve a 85-78 win at huge odds.

Northern Kentucky vs Milwaukee 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.

The Milwaukee odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -161 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 62% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Kentucky are trading at +134.

2.5 is the spread and 157.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 157.5 selection is available to back at -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

NKU

+134

Milwaukee

-161

Point Spread

NKU +2.5

-105

Milwaukee -2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 157.5

-115

Over 157.5

-105

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Northern Kentucky Stats

Milwaukee Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.80 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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Horizon League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Kentucky	12-5	1434	1280	154	9-2	3-3	3W
Robert Morris	11-6	1305	1241	64	7-1	4-5	1L
Wright State	9-7	1255	1103	152	7-2	2-5	4W
Fort Wayne	10-8	1442	1381	61	8-1	2-7	2W
Oakland	8-8	1333	1336	-3	4-0	4-8	2W
Green Bay	8-8	1175	1207	-32	4-1	4-7	2W
Youngstown State	9-9	1434	1281	153	7-3	2-6	1W
Milwaukee	7-9	1249	1265	-16	6-1	1-8	3L
Detroit	6-8	1060	1085	-25	3-2	3-6	1L
Cleveland State	5-11	1271	1338	-67	5-3	0-8	1L
IU Indy	4-13	1471	1546	-75	3-4	1-9	4L

• 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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