Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Miami (OH) is a -17.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / Miami (OH) TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Millett Hall to take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30 pm in Oxford, OH.

Miami (OH) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-110).

The Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Miami (OH) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+17.5 -110O 156.5 -115+1050
Miami (OH) -17.5 -110U 156.5 -105-2500

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 17 away games (+3.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 32 games (+23.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+6.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.48% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI

Miami (OH) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Miami (OH) has a 13-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.5 Units / 38.17% ROI).

  • 18-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.9 Units / 14.73% ROI
  • 14-4 when betting the Over for +9.6 Units / 48.48% ROI
  • 4-14 when betting the Under for -11.4 Units / -57.58% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has averaged 14.3 offensive rebounds per game (271 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (938 assists/ 1,002 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (251 assists/ 300 TOs) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Northern Illinois has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/19 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Miami (OH) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has an eFG% of 64% this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 54%

Miami (OH) is shooting 41% from three (230/556) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (OH) is shooting 39% from three (852/2,187) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (OH) has averaged 1.58 points per shot (1,890 points/1,200 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.33

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Northern Illinois allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Northern Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (238/656) last season — tied for highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Northern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,520 points/1,126 shots) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Miami (OH) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Miami (OH) has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (535/1,250) this season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (213/683) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Miami (OH) allowed 70.0 points per game (2,241 points/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Miami (OH) allowed opponents to shoot 43% (800/1,868) last season — tied for 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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