Northern Illinois Huskies (NIU)

Basketball NCAAB Sat 8 Mar 07:00

Central Michigan Chippewas (CMU)

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Expect Points as Northern Illinois Take on CMU

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Northern Illinois and Central Michigan is set at 143.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and 1.91 is available.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 71-66 CMU Victory

Northern Illinois Huskies lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 71-58 at home to Bowling Green Falcons.

Central Michigan Chippewas won their last game 69-67. This was a road victory against Ball State.

It was a 71-66 win for Central Michigan when they last played Northern Illinois. Central Michigan have enjoyed three consecutive wins against Northern Illinois. They’ve landed 5 victories from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Central Michigan 14-17 2341 2237 104 8-6 6-11 1L
Northern Illinois 6-25 2199 2383 -184 5-10 1-15 1W
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball forecasts are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan stats:

  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NIU games on the road.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 NIU games on the road.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 CMU games at home.
  • The 143.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 CMU games.

Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this college contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 143.5 points and that is available at 1.91.

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Over 143.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Published 10:53, 07 March 2025

Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 143.5
Spread Central Michigan -14
Result & BTTS 60 Central Michigan / Yes

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 143.5, Central Michigan -14 and both teams to score 60 points and Central Michigan to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois Northern Illinois logo 66 - 83 Central Michigan logo Central Michigan

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Chippewas can be backed speculatively to achieve a 83-66 victory.

Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of CMU Win

The favorites are 96% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Central Michigan priced at 1.04 to triumph in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at 11.40.

The spread is calculated to be 14.5, while total points comes in at 144.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 144.5, there are odds of 1.91.

If you’re keen on CMU reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.20 to oblige. Conversely, Northern Illinois can be backed at 4.20 to make this total first.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

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Moneyline

  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Akron 28-6 2876 2532 344 19-0 9-6 7W
Miami (OH) 25-9 2740 2473 267 17-1 8-8 1L
Kent State 22-11 2433 2256 177 12-5 10-6 1L
Toledo 18-15 2603 2645 -42 12-5 6-10 1L
Ohio 16-16 2554 2449 105 12-3 4-13 3L
Eastern Michigan 16-16 2355 2449 -94 10-5 6-11 2L
Ball State 14-17 2336 2300 36 9-8 5-9 4L
Central Michigan 14-17 2341 2237 104 8-6 6-11 1L
Bowling Green 14-18 2352 2366 -14 9-9 5-9 2L
Western Michigan 12-20 2306 2433 -127 6-9 6-11 1L
Buffalo 9-22 2226 2508 -282 6-9 3-13 2L
Northern Illinois 6-25 2199 2383 -184 5-10 1-15 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak