Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

• Western Michigan is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
• Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
• Western Michigan / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

Western Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois 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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Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+2.20 Units / 6% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
• Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.65 Units / 42% 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)

Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Michigan has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI).

• 7-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -11.35% ROI
• 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
• 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

• 4-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -5.57% ROI
• 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
• 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan is shooting 67% from the free throw line (1,024/1,534) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Michigan averaged 11.4 offensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Western Michigan averaged 1.16 points per shot (2,250 points/1,941 shots) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (919 assists/ 993 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (232 assists/ 291 TOs) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Northern Illinois had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (312 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Michigan has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (197 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 13.1

Western Michigan has averaged 5.2 steals per game (99 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Western Michigan has allowed an average of 1.32 points per shot (1,507 points/1,138 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (6,077 points/4,638 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 forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (141/431) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

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