Northern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

Bradley coach Brian Wardle talks to his team as they play against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in North Little Rock, Ark.
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  • Bradley is a -18.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / Bradley TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Carver Arena to take on the Bradley Braves on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Peoria, IL.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-115).

The Northern Illinois vs. Bradley Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Northern Illinois vs. Bradley Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+18.5 -105O 144.5 -1101250
Bradley -18.5 -115U 144.5 -110-3000

Northern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bradley will win this college basketball game with 78.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Illinois vs Bradley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bradley will cover the spread with 62.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 16 away games (+3.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 16 away games (+2.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the Spread 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 (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.69 Units / 6% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 31.02% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -36.04% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -19.63% 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

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (538/1,488) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

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 allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (86 assists/ 100 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (86 assists/ 100 TOs) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (538/1,488) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 34%

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 allowed 77.3 points per game (2,319 points/30 games) last season — 2nd highest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (86 assists/ 100 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (86 assists/ 100 TOs) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

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

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


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