- Kent State is a -13.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Northern Illinois Huskies (13-18) visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (25-6) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Cleveland.
Kent State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).
The Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Illinois | +13.5 -115 | O 141.5 | +625 |
| Kent State | -13.5 -105 | U 141.5 | -1000 |
Northern Illinois vs Kent State Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 71.7% confidence.
Northern Illinois vs Kent State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Illinois and Kent State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 47 games (+19.95 Units / 36% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 48 games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+6.65 Units / 65% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
Kent State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 45 games (+20.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 48 games (+13.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+9.20 Units / 10% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.65 Units / 44% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has gone 17-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI).
- 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / 30.2% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI
Kent State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kent State has gone 17-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 20-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 3.97% ROI
- 10-19 when betting the Over for -10.9 Units / -34.17% ROI
- 19-10 when betting the Under for +8 Units / 25.08% ROI
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (247 assists/ 322 TOs) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Northern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (648/962) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 72%
Northern Illinois has averaged 70.5 points per game (1,550 points/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Northern Illinois has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (322 turnovers/22 games) this season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Kent State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State is shooting 44% (595/1,339) this season — 5th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 45%
Kent State has a TS% of 48% this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 48%
Kent State has averaged 75.5 points per game (1,660 points/22 games) this season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Kent State has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,660 points/1,339 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,184 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Northern Illinois has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (507 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Northern Illinois has 151 steals this season — 4th most among Mid-American Teams
Northern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (340 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Kent State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kent State has averaged 9.3 steals per game (205 steals/22 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Kent State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (447 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Kent State has 205 steals this season — most among Mid-American Teams
Kent State has 447 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Mid-American Teams
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