Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds
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 |
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14-17 | 2341 | 2237 | 104 | 8-6 | 6-11 | 1L |
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6-25 | 2199 | 2383 | -184 | 5-10 | 1-15 | 1W |
Expert College Basketball Analysis
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Key Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan stats:
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
Over 143.5 Points @ 1.91
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Bet Builder Tips
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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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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Last 5 & H2H
Northern Illinois
Head to Head
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan
- NCAAB: 18/01 2025 Central Michigan 71 Northern Illinois 66
- NCAAB: 06/03 2024 Central Michigan 69 Northern Illinois 63
- NCAAB: 31/01 2024 Northern Illinois 77 Central Michigan 84
- NCAAB: 25/02 2023 Northern Illinois 84 Central Michigan 80
- NCAAB: 11/01 2023 Central Michigan 54 Northern Illinois 73
- NCAAB: 29/01 2022 Central Michigan 69 Northern Illinois 63
- NCAAB: 05/03 2021 Northern Illinois 79 Central Michigan 74
- NCAAB: 22/02 2020 Central Michigan 81 Northern Illinois 82
- NCAAB: 08/01 2020 Northern Illinois 67 Central Michigan 68
- NCAAB: 06/03 2019 Northern Illinois 89 Central Michigan 86
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Northern Illinois Stats
Central Michigan Stats
Moneyline
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +14 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +14 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -14 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -14 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 85.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 66.40 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
Mid-American | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
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28-6 | 2876 | 2532 | 344 | 19-0 | 9-6 | 7W |
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25-9 | 2740 | 2473 | 267 | 17-1 | 8-8 | 1L |
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22-11 | 2433 | 2256 | 177 | 12-5 | 10-6 | 1L |
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18-15 | 2603 | 2645 | -42 | 12-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
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16-16 | 2554 | 2449 | 105 | 12-3 | 4-13 | 3L |
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16-16 | 2355 | 2449 | -94 | 10-5 | 6-11 | 2L |
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14-17 | 2336 | 2300 | 36 | 9-8 | 5-9 | 4L |
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14-17 | 2341 | 2237 | 104 | 8-6 | 6-11 | 1L |
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14-18 | 2352 | 2366 | -14 | 9-9 | 5-9 | 2L |
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12-20 | 2306 | 2433 | -127 | 6-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
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9-22 | 2226 | 2508 | -282 | 6-9 | 3-13 | 2L |
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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
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