- Kent State (8-14) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois (7-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Northern Illinois / Kent State TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies (7-15) visit Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-14) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Kent, OH.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +10.5 -110 | O 145.5 -110 | +400 |
| Kent State | -10.5 -110 | U 145.5 -110 | -550 |
Northern Illinois vs Kent State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kent State will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Illinois vs Kent State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kent State will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+6.45 Units / 38% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 7-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.5 Units / -39.26% ROI).
- 7-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.4 Units / -16.6% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Over for +1.15 Units / 4.78% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -14.29% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI).
- 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.4 Units / -21.25% ROI
- 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 22.41% ROI
- 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -31.08% ROI
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%
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 12.4 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Kent State has averaged 76.9 points per game (1,768 points/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 73.8
Kent State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (367/485) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Kent State has averaged 13.0 assists per game (300 assists/23 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.6
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
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has forced 14.7 turnovers per game (854 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 12.1
Kent State has averaged 8.2 steals per game (474 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Kent State has 474 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.6
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