- Illinois State is a -15.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).
The Northern Illinois vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +15.5 -115 | O 143.5 -105 | +875 |
| Illinois State | -15.5 -105 | U 143.5 -115 | -1600 |
Northern Illinois vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State 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 Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 18 of their last 29 games (+5.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).
- 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.75 Units / -71.88% ROI
- 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI).
- 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.2 Units / -22.4% ROI
- 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% 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
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State turned the ball over 333 times last season — 4th fewest among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State had 295 offensive rebounds last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State made 414 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State attempted 585 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
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
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
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