Northern Kentucky Norse defeat UTEP Miners 84-76: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · UTEP Miners 76, Northern Kentucky Norse 84
The Northern Kentucky Norse beat the UTEP Miners 84-76 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Sanford Pentagon, a neutral site. The Northern Kentucky Norse covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 150.5, with 160 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse final score and game recap
The Northern Kentucky Norse led 42-38 at halftime. They outscored the UTEP Miners 42-38 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Youssouf Traore (UTEP Miners): 18 points, 7 rebounds.
- Augusto Cassia (UTEP Miners): 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Willie Foster (Northern Kentucky Norse): 24 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Noah Pagotto (Northern Kentucky Norse): 19 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse?
The Northern Kentucky Norse covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 8 points.
The spread opened at UTEP Miners -2.5 and closed at UTEP Miners -4.5. AiQ's pick was the Northern Kentucky Norse +2.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse go over or under the total?
The game went over: 160 points combined against a closing total of 150.5, over by 9.5. 80 of the 160 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 148.5 and closed at 150.5. AiQ's pick was the over 150.5: a win.
How did AiQ's UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Northern Kentucky Norse to win at +124, a win (+$124 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Northern Kentucky Norse +2.5, a win.
- Total: the over 150.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Northern Kentucky Norse won the first half, paying +135.
- Northern Kentucky Norse team total 73.5: the over, paying -115, with 84 scored.
- First-half total 70.5: the over, paying -120, with 80 points scored.
- First-half spread: Northern Kentucky Norse +2.5 covered, paying -120.
- UTEP Miners team total 77.5: the under, paying -110, with 76 scored.
UTEP Miners vs. Northern Kentucky Norse odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UTEP Miners at -187 and the Northern Kentucky Norse at +154. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UTEP Miners a 62% favorite. The Northern Kentucky Norse won as the underdog at +154: $154 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Northern Kentucky Norse, the price before the game was +124: priced below fair (−3.0% value).
The spread moved toward the UTEP Miners between the open and the close, and the Northern Kentucky Norse covered. The total moved up from 148.5 to 150.5, and the game went over.
UTEP Miners and Northern Kentucky Norse betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the UTEP Miners 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Northern Kentucky Norse 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for UTEP Miners and Northern Kentucky Norse?
Next for the UTEP Miners: the Incarnate Word Cardinals at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Northern Kentucky Norse: at the South Dakota Coyotes on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.