Northern Kentucky vs Charleston

League: NCAAB | Date: 2025-12-21 12:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-12-21 09:44 AM EST

Northern Kentucky vs Charleston on 2025-12-21

💰 Best Bet #1 Northern Kentucky / Spread / -3.5 at -110 / 55% / Northern Kentucky’s superior adjusted efficiency (KenPom #142 vs #189) and home-court advantage provide a clear edge, with recent form showing strong defensive rebounding against similar mid-major opponents.

💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 146.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams play at moderate tempos with turnover rates above average, leading to transition opportunities; combined offensive efficiencies suggest a slight lean over, supported by no major defensive standouts in matchup.

💰 Best Bet #3 Northern Kentucky / Moneyline / -160 / 62% / NKU’s 9-4 record and home dominance outweigh Charleston’s 6-6 struggles on the road, with simulation projecting a comfortable win probability.

Game Times
ET: 12:00 PM
CT: 11:00 AM
MT: 10:00 AM
PT: 9:00 AM
AKT: 8:00 AM
HST: 6:00 AM

💸 Public Bets
Northern Kentucky 68% / Charleston 32%

💰 Money Distribution
Northern Kentucky 72% / Charleston 28%

💹 Market Alignment
Aligned

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at -4 and moved to -3.5 with balanced action, no significant RLM observed despite public lean on home team.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.2% on Northern Kentucky spread; simulation and efficiency metrics converge with market consensus, creating value without contrarian signals.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Northern Kentucky | 62% |
| Win % for Charleston | 38% |
| Spread Cover % for Northern Kentucky (-3.5) | 55% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52% / Under: 48% |
| Average Total Points | 146.2 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-8.2, +4.1] |

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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment aligns closely with sharp money indicators, favoring Northern Kentucky without major disparities, making a follow strategy optimal based on efficiency ratings and home advantage. Charleston’s road woes and higher turnover rate limit upset potential. Overall scoring outlook points to a moderate-paced affair with potential for over via rebounding battles, though defenses could keep it competitive.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with Northern Kentucky — simulation and market data confirm the highest probability for home win and cover.

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