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The Northern Kentucky Norse (6-2, 0-0 Horizon League) will look to extend a five-game home win streak when they take on the Cleveland State Vikings (3-6, 0-0 Horizon League) on December 3, 2025 at Truist Arena.
The Norse match up against the Vikings in a game that Northern Kentucky is currently a sizable favorite by 12.5 points. The game has an over/under of 158.5.
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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Highland Heights, Kentucky
- Arena: Truist Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Northern Kentucky (-12.5)
- Moneyline: Northern Kentucky (-917), Cleveland State (+601)
- Total: 158.5 points
Pick ATS:Northern Kentucky (-12.5)
- Pick OU: Over (158.5)
- Prediction: Northern Kentucky 87, Cleveland State 74
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Northern Kentucky vs. Cleveland State Comparison
| Northern Kentucky Rank | Northern Kentucky Stat | Cleveland State Stat | Cleveland State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68th | 85.6 | Points Scored | 79.8 | 143rd |
| 207th | 74.6 | Points Allowed | 86.4 | 354th |
| 105th | 16.0 | Assists | 15.6 | 126th |
| 233rd | 12.6 | Turnovers | 14.4 | 330th |
| 75th | 48.4% | Field Goal % | 44.9% | 210th |
| 245th | 44.8% | Field Goal % Allowed | 45.9% | 284th |
Northern Kentucky Key Players
- Dan Gherezgher Jr. leads the Norse in scoring, tallying 18.1 points per game to go with 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
- LJ Wells leads Northern Kentucky in rebounding, averaging 7.9 per game, while Ethan Elliott leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.3 in each contest.
- Gherezgher leads the Norse in three-point shooting, making an average of 3.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Wells is a standout on the defensive end for Northern Kentucky, leading the team in steals with 2.6 per game and blocks with 0.9 per contest.
Cleveland State Key Players
- Josiah Harris puts up 7.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and is atop the Vikings' rebound and assists leaderboards.
- Cleveland State's Dayan Nessah averages 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, securing the spot of top scorer on the squad.
- Foster Wonders is dependable from three-point range and leads the Vikings with 1.8 made threes per game.
- Cleveland State's leader in steals is Preist Ryan (1.0 per game), and its leader in blocks is Nessah (0.6 per game).
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