Who's Playing

Northern Kentucky @ Detroit

Current Records: Northern Kentucky 15-10; Detroit 10-13

What to Know

After five games on the road, the Detroit Titans are heading back home. The Titans and the Northern Kentucky Norse will face off in a Horizon League battle at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Calihan Hall. Detroit is out to stop an eight-game streak of losses at home.

Detroit ended up a good deal behind the Oakland Golden Grizzlies when they played on Sunday, losing 75-59.

Meanwhile, the Wright State Raiders typically have all the answers at home, but on Sunday NKU proved too difficult a challenge. NKU skirted past Wright State 75-71.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Titans are expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Detroit is now 10-13 while the Norse sit at 15-10. NKU is 8-6 after wins this year, and Detroit is 4-8 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Calihan Hall -- Detroit, Michigan
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Titans are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Norse, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northern Kentucky have won ten out of their last 13 games against Detroit.

  • Feb 05, 2022 - Detroit 74 vs. Northern Kentucky 68
  • Mar 02, 2021 - Northern Kentucky 70 vs. Detroit 69
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Northern Kentucky 84 vs. Detroit 65
  • Jan 03, 2020 - Detroit 66 vs. Northern Kentucky 58
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 99 vs. Detroit 88
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 97 vs. Detroit 65
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Northern Kentucky 95 vs. Detroit 73
  • Jan 28, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 72 vs. Detroit 44
  • Jan 07, 2018 - Northern Kentucky 56 vs. Detroit 54
  • Jan 22, 2017 - Northern Kentucky 101 vs. Detroit 87
  • Dec 29, 2016 - Northern Kentucky 81 vs. Detroit 70
  • Feb 16, 2016 - Detroit 74 vs. Northern Kentucky 68
  • Jan 29, 2016 - Northern Kentucky 91 vs. Detroit 83