Northern Illinois vs South Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 10

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  • South Alabama (11-10) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (7-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / South Alabama TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies (7-13) visit Mitchell Center to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (11-10) on Feb. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Mobile, AL.

South Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Northern Illinois vs. South Alabama Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. South Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+4.5 -105O 150.5 -110+180
South Alabama -4.5 -115U 150.5 -110-225

Northern Illinois vs South Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Alabama will win this college basketball game with 67.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Illinois vs South Alabama 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 have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+6.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.55 Units / 47% ROI)
  • South Alabama have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • South Alabama has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.4 Units / -20.56% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.35 Units / 15.33% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -24.66% ROI

South Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Alabama has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units / -14.6% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.43% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.05% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (229 assists/ 272 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (229 assists/ 272 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (631 assists/ 719 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois has averaged 76.0 points per game (1,673 points/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.9

South Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 6.6 offensive rebounds per game (384 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 9.7

South Alabama has 15.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 18.8

South Alabama has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (165 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 10.2

South Alabama has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (573 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has averaged 5.7 steals per game (126 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Northern Illinois has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Northern Illinois has allowed 78.7 points per game (1,732 points/22 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.2

Northern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (4,133 points/3,274 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

South Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Alabama has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (544 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.8

South Alabama has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,407 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.2

South Alabama has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (640/1,408) this season — 2nd highest among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 43%

South Alabama has averaged 6.4 steals per game (370 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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