- Central Michigan is a -14.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Central Michigan TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit McGuirk Arena to take on the Central Michigan Chippewas on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Mount Pleasant, MI, MI, USA.
Central Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-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 | +14.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | +800 |
| Central Michigan | -14.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | -1400 |
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.54 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 28 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+1.80 Units / 7% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI).
- 2-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.85 Units / -79.6% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Over for -8.75 Units / -29.41% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 20.24% ROI
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -7.76% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (707/1,719) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
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 has averaged 70.7 points per game (2,051 points/29 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 76.1
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan had an eFG% of 47% last season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Central Michigan averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,127 points/1,880 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Central Michigan averaged 66.5 points per game (2,127 points/32 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Central Michigan made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.3
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 has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/29 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,466 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (329 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Central Michigan has 219 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams
Central Michigan has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (773 rebounds/30 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Central Michigan has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,554 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.4
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