- Northern Illinois is a -2.5 point favorite vs Central Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Central Michigan / Northern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Central Michigan Chippewas visit NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in DeKalb, IL.
Northern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +2.5 -110 | O 148.5 -110 | 125 |
| Northern Illinois | -2.5 -110 | U 148.5 -110 | -150 |
Central 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.
Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Central Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
Northern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 28 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northern Illinois have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Central Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Michigan has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -38.06% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Illinois has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 7.93% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 42% (255/607) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Northern Illinois has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (150 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Northern Illinois has averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (148 turnovers/10 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (133 assists/ 148 TOs) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Central Michigan has averaged 1.20 points per shot (726 points/604 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.32
Central Michigan shot 42% (790/1,880) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%
Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Illinois is shooting 42% (255/607) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%
Northern Illinois has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (150 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Northern Illinois has averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (148 turnovers/10 games) this season — highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (133 assists/ 148 TOs) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Michigan has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Central Michigan had a TS% of 44% last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Central Michigan has averaged 1.20 points per shot (726 points/604 shots) this season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.32
Central Michigan shot 42% (790/1,880) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 44%
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