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PFW Mastodons @ N. Kentucky Norse

Current Records: PFW 10-5, N. Kentucky 7-7

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We've got another exciting Horizon League matchup on schedule as the N. Kentucky Norse and the PFW Mastodons are set to tip at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Truist Arena. The Norse will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.

N. Kentucky fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Robert Morris on Sunday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Colonials 97-93. The Norse's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Even though they lost, N. Kentucky smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, after a disappointing 58 points in their last match, PFW made sure to put some points up on the board against Green Bay on Sunday. PFW enjoyed a cozy 83-67 victory over Green Bay.

N. Kentucky's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for PFW, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.

Wednesday's matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: N. Kentucky has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.5 rebounds per game. It's a different story for PFW, though, as they've been averaging only 30. Given N. Kentucky's sizable advantage in that area, PFW will need to find a way to close that gap.

Going forward, N. Kentucky is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. Currently 8-5 against the spread, PFW has been a solid investment this season; on the other hand, N. Kentucky is only 3-10 ATS.

Odds

N. Kentucky is a slight 2.5-point favorite against PFW, 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 1.5-point favorite.


The over/under is 143.5 points.

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Series History

N. Kentucky has won 6 out of their last 9 games against PFW.

  • Jan 25, 2024 - PFW 63 vs. N. Kentucky 58
  • Dec 29, 2023 - PFW 73 vs. N. Kentucky 60
  • Feb 17, 2023 - N. Kentucky 63 vs. PFW 50
  • Jan 21, 2023 - N. Kentucky 74 vs. PFW 54
  • Mar 07, 2022 - N. Kentucky 57 vs. PFW 43
  • Jan 28, 2022 - N. Kentucky 59 vs. PFW 49
  • Dec 04, 2021 - PFW 71 vs. N. Kentucky 57
  • Jan 02, 2021 - N. Kentucky 70 vs. PFW 68
  • Jan 01, 2021 - N. Kentucky 75 vs. PFW 68