Wright State Raiders vs Northern Kentucky Norse Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Wright State travels to Truist Arena for a Horizon League matchup against Northern Kentucky on Saturday evening. The Raiders are 19-11 overall and 14-5 in conference play, sitting 1st in the Horizon standings. Northern Kentucky is 18-12 overall and 10-9 in league action, currently 6th in the conference race. Wright State won 74-70 at Purdue Fort Wayne in its last outing, while Northern Kentucky earned an 81-70 road win over Cleveland State. Cash in a winner with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Saturday, February 28
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Truist Arena, Highland Heights, KY
- TV: ESPN+
Wright State Raiders Preview
Wright State averages 79.8 points per game while shooting 48.5% from the field, one of the stronger marks in the Horizon League. Michael Cooper leads the Raiders with 13.1 points per contest, and Michael Imariagbe adds 11.7 points along with a team-high 6.7 rebounds to anchor the frontcourt. TJ Burch contributes 11.6 points and 3.5 assists per game while creating turnovers with 2.6 steals per contest. Solomon Callaghan provides another perimeter option at 10.3 points per game. The Raiders average 35.1 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, and defensively allow 73.1 points. Wright State has shown the ability to score in transition and capitalize on second-chance opportunities.
Injury Report: Wright State does not have any players on its injury report.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 79.8
- Points Allowed: 73.1
- Rebounds: 35.1
- Assists: 13.7
- Steals: 7.5
- Blocks: 4.5
- Turnovers: 11.4
Northern Kentucky Norse Preview
Northern Kentucky averages 82.2 points per game and shoots 46.5% from the field, often relying on balanced scoring across the lineup. Donovan Oday leads the Norse with 18.6 points per game and adds 2.1 steals on defense. Dan Gherezgher contributes 15.7 points per contest, while LJ Wells provides 14.3 points and a team-best 7.2 rebounds. Ethan Elliott directs the offense with a team-high average of 4.4 assists per game. The Norse average 35.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per contest but allow 76.0 points, which has led to high-scoring games in league play. Northern Kentucky has won four of its last five and has been steady at home.
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Injury Report: Northern Kentucky does not have any players listed on its injury report.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 82.2
- Points Allowed: 76.0
- Rebounds: 35.5
- Assists: 15.5
- Steals: 8.8
- Blocks: 3.5
- Turnovers: 12.2
Wright State vs Northern Kentucky Prediction
Both teams can score, but Wright State’s stronger defense and conference play give the Raiders a slight advantage. While Northern Kentucky has been solid at home, Wright State’s ability to shoot well from the field and force turnovers at the other end will create extra possessions for the Raiders. Expect a competitive matchup, but the Raiders will post a lead late and hold on. Final Score Prediction: Wright State Raiders win and cover ATS, 83-79.
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