Northern Kentucky vs Wright State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Kentucky vs Wright State

The Northern Kentucky Norse face the Wright State Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, March 9.

Wright State are on offer at a generous +102 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore NKU and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

Northern Kentucky Norse won their previous game by a 96-76 scoreline. It was on the road against Green Bay Phoenix.

Wright State Raiders were winners last time out. It was a 90-61 home victory against Cleveland State Vikings.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wright State have won two on the spin against NKU. They won 88-80 at home and 92-91 on the road. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Wright State wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wright State	21-11	2576	2344	232	12-5	9-6	3W
Northern Kentucky	20-13	2737	2531	206	12-5	8-8	2W

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Northern Kentucky vs Wright State Prediction & Picks

Head into Northern Kentucky vs Wright State 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

Take Wright State at +102 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that the home team have a good chance of claiming a victory in this college showdown.

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Key Northern Kentucky vs Wright State stats:

• Wright State have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Wright State have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Wright State have won 3 consecutive games.
• Wright State have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Wright State Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back Wright State for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Kentucky 74 - 78 Wright State

Wright State are available at massive odds to register a 78-74 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

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Northern Kentucky vs Wright 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.

There’s the opportunity to back Wright State at +102 on the Moneyline although Northern Kentucky are priced up at betting odds of -122. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 158.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 158.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

NKU

-122

Wright State

+102

Point Spread

NKU -1.5

-110

Wright State +1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-110

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Northern Kentucky Stats

Wright State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 77.60 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 156.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 75.10 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
Robert Morris	22-10	2491	2309	182	14-3	8-7	8W
Wright State	21-11	2576	2344	232	12-5	9-6	3W
Northern Kentucky	20-13	2737	2531	206	12-5	8-8	2W
Green Bay	18-15	2469	2470	-1	10-5	8-10	1L
Detroit	16-14	2338	2345	-7	9-5	7-9	2W
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	11-20	2346	2460	-114	9-6	2-14	1L
Cleveland State	11-22	2631	2836	-205	8-8	3-14	1L
IU Indy	7-24	2585	2733	-148	5-8	2-16	6L

• 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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