MIT Simulator - NCAAB Friday Oakland vs Northern Kentucky Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Norse 83.24, Golden Grizzlies 75.63 - Projected Margin of Victory: 7.61 - Current Line: +2.5 - Variance to Line: 10.11 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 10.11 points. Value is double digits! Key factors noted: The road team has won 3 of the 4 meetings between these teams the past two seasons. The Norse (64.2 ppg) have been much better on defense than the Golden Grizzlies (79.6 ppg). Also, Northern Kentucky (49.5%) shoots much better than Oakland (44.3%). The Norse come into this game off of a blowout win. Not only has Northern Kentucky covered 3 straight games, they are 4-1 ATS this season after a game in which they scored 80 points or more. In recent seasons, the Norse are also 7-3 ATS after a game in which they allowed 60 points or less. In home games with an O/U between 155 and 159.5 points, the Golden Grizzlies are 4-8 ATS. With a lot of points expected here, take the better shooting team and the team that has also been better on the defensive end. Home court has proven to NOT be a factor in the meetings between these teams. Net edge factors for Norse equating to comfortable victory by 7.61 points per MIT Simulator. Play: NORTHERN KENTUCKY