N Kentucky vs. Detroit Odds & Betting Predictions - January 31, 2025
N Kentucky at Detroit
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Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 N Kentucky 17-16 | -5.5 | -7.5-110 | o133.5-112 | -345 |
 Detroit 8-24 | u129.5 | +7.5-110 | u133.5-109 | +272 |
N Kentucky vs. Detroit Expert Picks
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40d ago
Last 30d: 89-74-0 (+3.7u)
NKU -6-110
1u
Northern Kentucky -6 is the move. Detroit Mercy is just bad offensively—ranks 347th in FG% (39.6%), struggles from deep (33.9%). NKU isn’t elite, but they’re better—41.1% FG, and their defense (opponents shoot 44.8%) is stronger than Detroit’s. Detroit also ranks 274th in points allowed (74.8 PPG), a huge liability.
NKU took the last matchup 73-60, covering -13.5. Detroit Mercy has lost six straight and is 2-9 in conference play. They average just 66 PPG (344th) while NKU holds teams to 71 PPG. Even on the road, NKU is the better team—just faced a tough schedule. Detroit turns the ball over too much (0.82 A/TO ratio), giving NKU easy transition points.
Detroit’s offense has cratered—just 50 PPG in the last two. NKU is 5-16 ATS but don’t let that fool you—Detroit is just 2-9 in conference for a reason. NKU dominates the glass, creating extra possessions. NKU by double digits again.
Over 131.5-110
1u
Detroit Mercy struggles defensively—ranks 274th in points allowed (74.8 PPG). Opponents shoot 42.8% FG, but at home, DETU allows 74.7 PPG. Both defenses struggle contesting threes—NKU allows 37.2% (351st), DETU gives up 32.0%.
Offensively, NKU scores 65.9 PPG on the road but should exploit DETU’s weak interior. Detroit Mercy averages 70.7 PPG at home, a significant bump from their season average (66.0). Last five games: NKU allows 74.6 PPG, DETU 76.4 PPG.
Past meetings suggest points: 133+ in 3 of the last 5, including a 139 total last year at Detroit. Tempo should be steady, and DETU’s poor defense makes it a great spot.
Greg Matherne
40d ago
Last 30d: 63-81-1 (+2.3u)
NKU -7-105
0.53u
N Kentucky vs. Detroit Previews & Analysis
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N Kentucky vs. Detroit Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Detroit are 0-5 in their last 5 games.
- Detroit are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Detroit are 9-9 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Detroit' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Detroit' 13 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-14 | 8-5 | 9-9 | 2-1 | 15-13 |
| 11-22 | 7-11 | 4-11 | 8-9 | 3-11 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-16 | 6-7 | 9-9 | 2-1 | 13-15 |
| 14-18-1 | 6-11-1 | 8-7 | 6-10-1 | 8-6 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-24 | N/A | N/A | 2-1 | 5-23 |
| 17-16 | N/A | N/A | 12-5 | 3-11 |
Last 5 Matchups
N Kentucky vs. Detroit Injury Updates
N Kentucky Injuries
Detroit Injuries
- Mak MancielG
Manciel is out with undisclosed
Out
- Grant GondrezickG
Gondrezick is questionable with undisclosed
Questionable
- Jared LaryG
Lary is out with undisclosed
Out
Team Stats
19-63 (30%)
Field Goals
23-53 (43%)
15-19 (79%)
Free Throws
17-19 (89%)
4-27 (15%)
3P
5-17 (29%)
31
Rebounds
39
7
Assists
11
9
Turnovers
13
10
Steals
5
2
Blocks
8
17
Fouls
16
N Kentucky vs. Detroit Odds Comparison
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N Kentucky at Detroit Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
N Kentucky 17-16 | o70.5-115 | u70.5-115 |
Detroit 8-24 | o63.5-105 | u63.5-125 |