- Central Michigan (15-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (9-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- Central Michigan / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas (15-13) visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-18) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | -2.5 -115 | O 136.5 -110 | -160 |
| Northern Illinois | +2.5 -105 | U 136.5 -110 | +135 |
Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 54.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games (+22.90 Units / 74% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+9.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.25 Units / 26% ROI)
- Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 52% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 82% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI).
- 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +21.4 Units / 66.05% ROI
- 11-16 when betting the Over for -6.55 Units / -21.3% ROI
- 16-11 when betting the Under for +3.95 Units / 12.8% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- 8-18 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 1.11% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -7.46% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -2% ROI
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has averaged 66.2 points per game (3,640 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.5
Central Michigan has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Central Michigan is shooting 42% (1,297/3,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Central Michigan has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,602 points/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has averaged 10.5 assists per game (241 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (735/1,102) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (328 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Central Michigan has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,279 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Central Michigan has 147 steals this season — 5th most among Mid-American Teams
Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (43/103) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (128 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Northern Illinois has allowed 76.5 points per game (4,208 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.8
Northern Illinois has allowed 78.6 points per game (1,807 points/23 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
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