half time report
Charleston suffered a blowout loss on the road last time out, but they looked even better today on their home court. They quickly jumped out to a 38-30 lead against Northern Kentucky.
If Charleston continues to play like this, it will soon improve its record to 5-2. Northern Kentucky, on the other hand, will go into the deadline at 1-5 unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
N.Kentucky North @ Charleston Cougars
Current record: Northern Kentucky 1-4, Charleston 4-2
How to watch
What you need to know
Northern Kentucky enjoyed a three-game homestand, but will have to dust off its road jersey soon. They will play the Charleston Cougars at TD Arena on Wednesday at 1pm ET. The Nordics have been dropping the ball more recently as they have increased their point total in the last three games.
Northern Kentucky is the team that just finished scoring the most points all season. They defeated Kentucky State 85-59. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Nordic players, ending a five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Kentucky played well as a team, finishing the game with 24 assists. With just eight schools, Kentucky State easily outperformed its opponents in this division.
Charleston, on the other hand, suffered a blowout loss Sunday against Rhode Island, 91-53. The Cougars were already in a tough situation, trailing 45-16 at the end of the first half.
N. Kentucky kept their fans waiting, but they finally got their first win of the season and improved their record to 1 win and 4 losses. As for Charleston, this loss ended their away win streak that had continued since last season at seven, leaving them with four wins and two losses.
Northern Kentucky will be hoping to beat the odds Wednesday, as experts believe it’s headed for a loss. This contest may not be the best time to bet against the spread, as it has outsmarted bettors in the last five plays.
odds
Charleston is a six-point favorite to win against Northern Kentucky, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this game, as the Cougars opened the game as 6.5-point favorites.
The over-under is 142.5 points.
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