- Western Michigan is a -4.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Western Michigan / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Michigan Broncos visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in DeKalb, IL, USA.
Western Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Michigan | -4.5 -105 | O 149.5 -110 | -190 |
| Northern Illinois | +4.5 -115 | U 149.5 -110 | +154 |
Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 Western Michigan will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+8.05 Units / 49% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+4.55 Units / 28% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Michigan has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.47 Units / 4% ROI)
Western Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Michigan has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.45% ROI).
- 9-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -4% ROI
- 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
- 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).
- 2-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.85 Units / -78% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Over for -6.55 Units / -23.78% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 14.57% ROI
Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Michigan shot 62% from the free throw line (372/595) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Michigan has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,970 points/1,700 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Western Michigan is shooting 68% from the free throw line (353/521) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73%
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 41% (664/1,609) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
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 has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (197 rebounds/27 games) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 10.4
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (644 assists/ 660 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
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
Western Michigan has averaged 6.0 steals per game (355 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Western Michigan averaged 5.3 steals per game (169 steals/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Western Michigan allowed 74.9 points per game (2,396 points/32 games) last season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4
Northern Illinois 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 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 has averaged 6.0 steals per game (162 steals/27 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Northern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (319 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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