- Ball State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Ball State TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Worthen Arena to take on the Ball State Cardinals on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Muncie, IN, USA.
Ball State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).
The Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +9.5 -115 | O 148.5 -115 | +350 |
| Ball State | -9.5 -105 | U 148.5 -105 | -450 |
Northern Illinois vs Ball State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ball State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Illinois vs Ball State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ball State will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
Ball State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ball State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.49 Units / 8% ROI)
- Ball State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 2-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.85 Units / -73.89% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.35 Units / -27.43% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.22% ROI
Ball State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ball State has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.1 Units / -25.17% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.25 Units / 18.44% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.21% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (592/1,429) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (181 rebounds/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.4
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 averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Ball State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has a 47% free throw rate (625 free throw attempts/1,320 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 33%
Ball State has 26.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.6
Ball State has attempted 625 free throws this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Ball State has a 42% free throw rate (1,270 free throw attempts/2,997 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 32%
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 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 has averaged 6.4 steals per game (154 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.8 steals per game (311 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Ball State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ball State has averaged 5.1 steals per game (123 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Ball State has forced 10.2 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/24 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.7
Ball State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (288 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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
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