- Buffalo is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Buffalo / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Buffalo Bulls visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Buffalo is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Buffalo | -6.5 -105 | O 152.5 -110 | -275 |
| Northern Illinois | +6.5 -115 | U 152.5 -110 | 220 |
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Buffalo will win this college basketball game with 62.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Buffalo will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Buffalo Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Buffalo has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+13.35 Units / 66% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+11.70 Units / 63% ROI)
- Buffalo have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- Buffalo has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 29 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
Buffalo Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Buffalo has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI).
- 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.15 Units / 93.41% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 14.9% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Buffalo Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Northern Illinois allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Northern Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (238/656) last season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 43% (1,789/4,187) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois shot 41% (734/1,785) last 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 is shooting 68% from the free throw line (987/1,448) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
Buffalo Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Northern Illinois allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Northern Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (238/656) last season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 43% (1,789/4,187) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois shot 41% (734/1,785) last 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 is shooting 68% from the free throw line (987/1,448) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
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