- UMass is a -8.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- UMass / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The UMass Minutemen visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-102).
The UMass vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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UMass vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
UMass vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UMass will win this college basketball game with 65.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UMass vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.
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UMass Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Massachusetts has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
- Massachusetts has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.40 Units / 17% ROI)
- Massachusetts have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UMass 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 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -12.54% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
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 averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (204 assists/ 249 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (891 assists/ 951 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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
UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
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 averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (204 assists/ 249 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (891 assists/ 951 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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
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