- Ohio (12-13) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (7-17)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Ohio / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Ohio Bobcats (12-13) visit Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-17) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Ohio is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Ohio vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio | -7.5 -110 | O 149.5 -110 | -350 |
| Northern Illinois | +7.5 -110 | U 149.5 -110 | +275 |
Ohio vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Ohio will win this college basketball game with 77.7% 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 Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
- Ohio has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.40 Units / 2% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Ohio Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).
- 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.55 Units / -9.32% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 7-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-11.7 Units / -44.32% ROI).
- 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -22.86% ROI
- 12-12 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -3.82% ROI
- 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -5.61% ROI
Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (339 assists/ 227 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Ohio has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Ohio has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (591 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (241 assists/ 287 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northern Illinois has averaged 10.5 assists per game (241 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (735/1,102) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,368 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Ohio has averaged 6.6 steals per game (378 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Ohio has 157 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams
Ohio has averaged 6.5 steals per game (157 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (128 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Illinois has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
Northern Illinois has allowed 76.5 points per game (4,208 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.8
Northern Illinois has allowed 78.6 points per game (1,807 points/23 games) this season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 73.6
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