- Central Michigan (10-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (5-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-12) visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (10-9) on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +3.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | +145 |
| Central Michigan | -3.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | -175 |
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+9.15 Units / 54% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+15.40 Units / 51% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 29 games (+3.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.35 Units / 10% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI).
- 4-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -37.72% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.55 Units / 24.53% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -33.68% ROI
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).
- 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.25 Units / 90.12% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -34.38% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 25.71% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 57% from inside the arc (246/434) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 53%
Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (665/1,011) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (205 assists/ 235 TOs) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois is shooting 66% from the free throw line (665/1,011) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Central Michigan has 15.4 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Central Michigan has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 52%
Central Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (569 assists/ 718 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (107 steals/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (546/1,201) this season — 5th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (546/1,201) this season — tied for 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Northern Illinois has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (205 turnovers/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (464 rebounds/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 56% (135/242) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%
Central Michigan has allowed an average of 1.57 points per shot (380 points/242 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Central Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (43/103) this season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
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