NKU at Wright State 2/15/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio on Friday to play the Wright State Raiders. Northern Kentucky improved to 20-6 overall and 10-3 in the Horizon League following its 79-64 victory over Oakland. The Norse lead the Horizon by one game over Wright State. Drew McDonald led the Norse in the win with 21 points and 13 boards.

Wright State improved to 15-11 overall and 9-4 in Horizon League play following its 83-60 win over Detroit Mercy on Saturday. Loudon Love led the Raiders with 17 points, while Malachi Smith scored 14 and handed out six assists. The win was Wright State’s fifth straight at home and leveled the season series with Detroit Mercy at 1-1. Drew McDonald leads the Norse in scoring and rebounding with averages of 19.0 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Three other Northern Kentucky players are averaging double figures in scoring. Jalen Tate leads the Norse in assists with an average of 3.9 per game. Northern Kentucky is shooting 48.2% from the field and 36.3% from 3-point territory.

Loudon Love is the leading scorer and leader in rebounds for the Raiders with averages of 15.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Cole Gentry is the team leader in assists with an average of 3.3 per game. Wright State is shooting 43.3% from the field and 33.9% from 3-point territory.