Northern Kentucky Norse defeat South Dakota Coyotes 102-94: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NCAAB · Northern Kentucky Norse 102, South Dakota Coyotes 94
The Northern Kentucky Norse beat the South Dakota Coyotes 102-94 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The Northern Kentucky Norse covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 163.5, with 196 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes final score and game recap
The Northern Kentucky Norse led 52-47 at halftime. They outscored the South Dakota Coyotes 50-47 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Noah Pagotto (Northern Kentucky Norse): 30 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Eric Acker (Northern Kentucky Norse): 22 points, 1 rebound, 12 assists.
- Jahni Summers (South Dakota Coyotes): 24 points, 3 rebounds.
- Vince Buzelis (South Dakota Coyotes): 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes?
The Northern Kentucky Norse covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites, winning by 8 points.
The spread opened at Northern Kentucky Norse -1.5 and closed at Northern Kentucky Norse -2.5. AiQ's pick was the South Dakota Coyotes +2.5: a loss.
Did Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 196 points combined against a closing total of 163.5, over by 32.5. 99 of the 196 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 158.5 and closed at 163.5. AiQ's pick was the over 163.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Northern Kentucky Norse to win at -135, a win (+$74.07 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the South Dakota Coyotes +2.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 163.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total and wrong on the spread.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Northern Kentucky Norse -1.5 covered, paying -110.
- South Dakota Coyotes team total 81.5: the over, paying -105, with 94 scored.
- Northern Kentucky Norse team total 82.5: the over, paying -120, with 102 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Northern Kentucky Norse won the first half, paying -130.
- First-half total 77.5: the over, paying -115, with 99 points scored.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. South Dakota Coyotes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Kentucky Norse at -140 and the South Dakota Coyotes at +115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Northern Kentucky Norse a 56% favorite. The Northern Kentucky Norse won as the favorite at -140: $71.43 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Northern Kentucky Norse, the price before the game was -135: priced below fair (−3.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Northern Kentucky Norse between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 158.5 to 163.5, and the game went over.
Northern Kentucky Norse and South Dakota Coyotes betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Northern Kentucky Norse 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the Northern Kentucky Norse.
This result left the South Dakota Coyotes 1-1 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.
What's next for Northern Kentucky Norse and South Dakota Coyotes?
Next for the Northern Kentucky Norse: at the Texas A&M Aggies on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the South Dakota Coyotes: the Cal State Fullerton Titans at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.