- Ball State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Ball State / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Ball State Cardinals visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in DeKalb, IL, USA.
Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).
The Ball State vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Ball State vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ball State | -6.5 -118 | O 147.5 -105 | -300 |
| Northern Illinois | +6.5 -102 | U 147.5 -115 | +240 |
Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ball State vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.24 Units / 20% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 29% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.69 Units / 15% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI).
- 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -24.71% ROI
- 10-5 when betting the Over for +4.55 Units / 27.66% ROI
- 5-10 when betting the Under for -6 Units / -36.25% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 1-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.75 Units / -85% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has a 49% free throw rate (475 free throw attempts/975 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ball State has 26.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Ball State has a 42% free throw rate (1,120 free throw attempts/2,652 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
Ball State has attempted 475 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (312 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (441/1,081) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Northern Illinois has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (146 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (98 steals/18 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Ball State has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (480 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Ball State averaged 5.5 steals per game (165 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ball State has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,202 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,169 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.7 steals per game (275 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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