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Northern Kentucky
Norse
26 - 8
Texas Tech
Red Raiders
26 - 6
March 22, 2019, 1:30 PM EDT
 | Bank of Oklahoma Center

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Northern Kentucky
Norse
26 - 8
Texas Tech
Red Raiders
26 - 6
March 22, 2019, 1:30 PM EDT
 | Bank of Oklahoma Center

  • For the second straight year, the Texas Tech Red Raiders enter the national tournament as a 3 seed, while Northern Kentucky has earned its best-ever seeding at 14. Northern Kentucky is on a five-game winning streak en route to claiming the Horizon Conference tournament title, while Texas Tech is looking to rebound from a loss that snapped its nine-game winning streak. The Red Raiders are a 14-point favorite with the total Sportsbook at 137 points.

    Northern Kentucky vs Texas Tech Game Center

    Standout Stats

    • Texas Tech had an early exit in the Big 12 Conference tournament, falling 79-74 to West Virginia in the quarterfinal, and is now 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games with an average winning margin of 18.89, winning seven games by double-digit margins over that span. Meanwhile, Northern Kentucky is 5-0 SU but 2-3 ATS in its last five games with an average winning margin of 7.4.
    • The OVER has been a reliable play down the stretch for the Red Raiders as the total went OVER in six of their last seven games, with those six also going OVER 137 points. The Norse have also been a good OVER bet recently with the total going OVER in four of their last six games and only two games going UNDER 137 points over that span.
    • Northern Kentucky averages 77.8 points per game to the Red Raiders’ 73.1 ppg. However, on the defensive side of the ball, Texas Tech ranks fourth in the country by restricting opponents to 59.3 ppg, while the Norse surrender 70 ppg.
    • The teams are very similar in overall shooting efficiency with Texas Tech hitting 47.2 percent of its attempts and Northern Kentucky shooting 47.5 percent from the floor, with the Norse taking a few more three-point attempts per game. Once again, though, there’s quite a discrepancy defensively as the Red Raiders rank second in college hoops in opponent shooting percentage, while the Norse rank 89th.
    • Northern Kentucky has a slight advantage on the glass, grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game to Texas Tech’s 34.1. However, overall ball possession may swing the momentum in the Red Raiders’ favor as they rank 15th in takeaways per game and the Norse rank 130th.

    My Best Bet for Northern Kentucky vs Texas Tech

    Texas Tech -14

    Although Northern Kentucky has done a better job filling the basket compared to Texas Tech, it has done this with a much weaker strength of schedule, ranking 232nd, while the Red Raiders’ SOS ranked 56th. I just have a hard time seeing the Norse being able to pile on the points against the No. 4-ranked defense in the nation. Additionally, seven of Texas Tech’s last nine wins have come by double-digit margins and an average winning margin of 18.89.

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Odds

Friday, March 22 Fri Mar 22

Opening
Current
Northern Kentucky
vsFinal
Texas Tech
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+13.5
-107
+810
o137.5
-110
-13.5
-107
-1300
u137.5
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+13
-110
+775
o135.5
-110
-13
-110
-1100
u135.5
-110
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

67.77
 Total Score
73.34
42.61
 Field Goal %
45.94
34.22
 Three Point %
34.53
69.60
 Free Throw %
72.22
32.46
 Total Rebounds
35.16
67.77
 Total Score
73.34
42.61
 Field Goal %
45.94
69.60
 Free Throw %
72.22
34.22
 Three Point %
34.53
23.63
 Three's Attempts
20.81
8.09
 Three's Made
7.19
11.26
 Offensive
10.44
21.20
 Defensive
24.72
32.46
 Total Rebounds
35.16
13.37
 Assists
12.91
15.29
 Fouls
15.44
11.29
 Turnovers
13.78
9.40
 Steals
7.31

Head To Head

N.KENT
 Stat Type TEXTK
0-1
 Record
1-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
69.00
 Score
75.00
35.00
 Half Time Score
43.00
46.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
58.70%
18.00
 Rebounds
36.00
10/28
 3 Point Shots
8/19
8.00
 Steals
7.00
N.KENT
 Stat Type TEXTK
0-1
 Record
1-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
69.00
 Score
75.00
35.00
 Half Time Score
43.00
46.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
58.70%
18.00
 Rebounds
36.00
10/28
 3 Point Shots
8/19
8.00
 Steals
7.00
Dec 4/12 (1 of 1)
N.KENT
 Stat Type TEXTK
Away
Home
69
 Score
75
 ATS
 O/U
35
 Half Time Score
43
46.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
58.70%
18
 Rebounds
36
10/28
 3 Point Shots
8/19
8
 Steals
7

Team Records

N.KENT
 Record TEXTK
26-8
 All
26-6
17-1
 Home
17-1
7-7
 Away
6-3
2-0
 Neutral Site
3-2
23-5
 As Fav
24-3
1-3
 As Dog
2-3
12-20
 ATS
15-16-1
7-9
 ATS Home
8-9-1
4-10
 ATS Away
5-4
1-1
 ATS Neutral
2-3
16-16
 O/U
14-17-1
6-10
 O/U Home
7-11
9-5
 O/U Away
5-3-1
1-1
 O/U Neutral
2-3
N.KENT
 Record TEXTK
16-5
 All
14-5
9-1
 Home
8-1
5-4
 Away
6-3
2-0
 Neutral Site
0-1
15-4
 As Fav
13-3
1-1
 As Dog
1-2
9-12
 ATS
10-8-1
5-5
 ATS Home
5-3-1
3-6
 ATS Away
5-4
0-0
 ATS Neutral
0-0
11-10
 O/U
11-7-1
4-6
 O/U Home
5-4
6-3
 O/U Away
5-3-1
0-0
 O/U Neutral
0-0
N.KENT
 Record TEXTK
8-2
 All
9-1
4-1
 Home
5-0
2-1
 Away
4-0
2-0
 Neutral Site
0-1
7-1
 As Fav
9-1
1-1
 As Dog
0-0
4-6
 ATS
8-2
2-3
 ATS Home
4-1
1-2
 ATS Away
4-0
1-1
 ATS Neutral
0-1
6-4
 O/U
6-3-1
3-2
 O/U Home
3-2
2-1
 O/U Away
2-1-1
1-1
 O/U Neutral
1-0

Trends

  • Northern Kentucky are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Kentucky's last 6 games.
  • Northern Kentucky are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Northern Kentucky are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in March.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Kentucky's last 5 games played on a Friday.
  • Northern Kentucky are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing as the underdog.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northern Kentucky's last 6 games played on a Friday when on the road.
  • Texas Tech are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas Tech's last 7 games.
  • Texas Tech are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
  • Texas Tech are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games played in March.
  • Texas Tech are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played on a Friday.
  • Texas Tech are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when playing as the favourite.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 5 games played on a Friday when at home.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Name Position Inj Desc

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 12, 2019WRIGH77-66W+1133W/O50.8853.8512
Mar 11, 2019OAKLN64-63W-5.5152L/U39.3946.156
Mar 6, 2019DETRT99-88W-13153.50L/O50.7580.0011
Mar 2, 2019WISGB86-82W-2.5156.50W/O49.2163.1612
Feb 28, 2019WISML65-55W-10.5142L/U49.0963.644
Feb 23, 2019CLEST77-83L-16150L/O43.3379.176
Feb 21, 2019YOUNG76-69W-14148L/U51.1181.254
Feb 15, 2019WRIGH77-81L+2141.50L/O50.0071.4312
Feb 9, 2019OAKLN79-64W-9.5152W/U47.5465.226
Feb 7, 2019DETRT97-65W-13147.50W/O56.0678.5712
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Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 14, 2019W.VA74-79L-13137.50L/O45.6188.896
Mar 9, 2019IOWAS80-73W-2.5137.50W/O43.08100.0011
Mar 4, 2019TEXAS70-51W-7.5130.50W/U50.0068.759
Mar 2, 2019TCU81-66W-4136.50W/O56.9087.508
Feb 27, 2019OKST84-80W-14.5126.50L/O41.7978.123
Feb 23, 2019KANSA91-62W-4.5134W/O60.7153.8516
Feb 16, 2019BAYLR86-61W-9126W/O40.7485.7112
Feb 13, 2019OKST78-50W-6.5128W/P51.7980.0012
Feb 9, 2019OKLA66-54W-1.5131W/U42.5983.3310
Feb 4, 2019W.VA81-50W-11.5134.50W/U52.6365.008
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