- Ohio is a -5.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Ohio / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Ohio Bobcats visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm in DeKalb, IL.
Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | -5.5 -115 | O 150.5 -110 | -250 |
| Northern Illinois | +5.5 -105 | U 150.5 -110 | +200 |
Ohio vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 64.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ohio vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio Basketball Best Bets Today:
- team high – away
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- team high – home
Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).
- home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
- home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
- home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (446 assists/ 300 TOs) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Ohio averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (300 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Ohio had an eFG% of 53% last season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 50%
Ohio has made 6.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (314 assists/ 375 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Illinois shot 41% (734/1,785) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (361/540) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio forced 13.1 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Ohio allowed opponents to shoot 43% (787/1,849) last season — 2nd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Ohio has forced 12.1 turnovers per game (314 turnovers/26 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.6
Ohio averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (6,527 points/4,978 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.26
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 allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
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