- Ball State are -4.5 point favorites vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN3
The Ball State Cardinals (13-7) visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-12) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in DeKalb.
Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Ball State vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Ball State vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Ball State | -4.5 -105 | O 144.5 -105 | -185 |
Northern Illinois | +4.5 -115 | U 144.5 -115 | +150 |
Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ball State will win this game with 57.5% confidence.
Ball State vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ball State and Northern Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 42 games (+12.30 Units / 18% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.50 Units / 19% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.75 Units / 50% ROI)
- Ball State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 45 games (+26.30 Units / 50% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 43 games (+10.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has gone 10-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 15.66% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.08% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3.05 Units / -15.37% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has gone 10-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.2 Units / 53.21% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (338/496) this season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Ball State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (801/1,163) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Ball State is shooting 55% from inside the arc (230/418) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (222 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (619/920) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Northern Illinois is shooting 55% from inside the arc (211/381) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (251/374) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (426/1,173) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ball State has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (3,766 points/3,027 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
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