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PFW @ Northern Kentucky

Current Records: PFW 11-8; Northern Kentucky 9-9

What to Know

The Northern Kentucky Norse and the PFW Mastodons are set to square off in a Horizon League matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 28 at BB&T Arena. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Wright State Raiders typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday NKU proved too difficult a challenge. The Norse walked away with a 73-63 victory.

Meanwhile, PFW had enough points to win and then some against the Youngstown State Penguins on Sunday, taking their matchup 82-71.

Barring any buzzer beaters, NKU is expected to win a tight contest Friday. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 5-11), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread three games in a row.

NKU is now 9-9 while PFW sits at 11-8. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Norse have only been able to knock down 40.60% percent of their shots, which is the 27th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Mastodons have experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46% from the floor on average, which is the 22nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: BB&T Arena -- Highland Heights, Kentucky
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $27.00

Odds

The Norse are a 3-point favorite against the Mastodons, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Norse as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Northern Kentucky have won two out of their last three games against PFW.

  • Dec 04, 2021 - PFW 71 vs. Northern Kentucky 57
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Northern Kentucky 70 vs. PFW 68
  • Jan 01, 2021 - Northern Kentucky 75 vs. PFW 68