Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 29

Eastern Illinois coach Marty Simmons reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Eastern Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Nov. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Charleston, IL.

Eastern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+1.5 -105O 136.5 -105+110
Eastern Illinois -1.5 -115U 136.5 -115-135

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 58.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Illinois vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.74 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+0.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 27 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+3.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.45 Units / 31% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -62.5% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 2-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 0-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Northern Illinois averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (366 turnovers/30 games) last season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Eastern Illinois had an eFG% of 47% last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

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 forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois stole the ball 253 times last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (708 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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