Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (8-13) visit University Arena to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (6-15) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kalamazoo.

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The Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Over/Under is total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois O
Western Michigan U

Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this game with 60.1% confidence.

Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Spread Prediction:

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

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Illinois and Western Michigan, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 46 games (+25.30 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 22 away games (+9.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games at home (+1.00 Units / 28% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has gone 10-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).

  • 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.2 Units / 46.26% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has gone 7-10 against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.75 Units / -55.13% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.25 Units / 6.33% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.11% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (232 assists/ 314 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois is shooting 55% from inside the arc (225/406) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (633/940) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (265/394) this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

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Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

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Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (176/487) this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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