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Northern Illinois at Western Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Northern Illinois at Western Michigan odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-4, 1-3 Mid-American) visit the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3, 4-0) on Wednesday. Kickoff from Waldo Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Northern Illinois has lost back-to-back games after falling 25-23 last week to the Ball State Carfinals and failing to cover as a 13.5-point road favorite. QB Ethan Hampton went 18-of-33 for 168 yards with a TD and INT while RB Antario Brown carried the ball 11 times for 62 yards with 2 TDs.

Western Michigan have won 4 games in a row after taking down the Kent State Golden Flashes 52-21 in Week 10 and covering as an 18.5-point home favorite. QB Hayden Wolff went 15-of-21 for 208 yards with 3 TDs and an INT. RB Jaden Nixon carried the ball 8 times for 135 yards and a TD.

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Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:52 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Illinois -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Western Michigan +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois -1.5 (-115) | Western Michigan +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Illinois at Western Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Western Michigan 27, Northern Illinois 21

Moneyline

BET WESTERN MICHIGAN (+105).

Western Michigan has won 4 games and is undefeated at home this season. The Broncos have scored 34 or more points in each of their last 4 games and in 5 of their 6. NIU has dropped back-to-back games, both as favorites. It has scored 23 or fewer points in each of the last 3 weeks.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Broncos moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 52.5 (-110).

While Western Michigan has hit the Over in 4 straight weeks, it has allowed 24 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games. NIU has failed to hit the Over in 5 of its last 7 games while allowing 13 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games and scoring 17 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

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Buffalo at Northern Illinois odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Buffalo at Northern Illinois odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Buffalo Bulls (2-1) travel to meet the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-0) Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Ill., for the MAC opener for both sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Buffalo vs. Northern Illinois odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bulls picked up a 34-3 win over UMass at home last Saturday as a 3-point favorite as the Under (46) cashed. Buffalo rebounded from a 38-0 shellacking from No. 8 Missouri Sept. 7 in its only previous road contest. The Bulls are 2-1 against the spread (ATS), and the Under has cashed in all 3 outings to date.

The Huskies pulled off one of the biggest shockers of the early season, if not the biggest upset. Last time out Sept. 7, NIU went to South Bend and defeated then-No. 5 Notre Dame by a 16-14 score as a 28-point underdog as the Under (47.5) cashed.

NIU has covered both games so far, including a 54-15 win over FCS Western Illinois in its only previous home game as a 35.5-point favorite. The Over (55.5) also cashed in NIU’s only previous home contest.

These MAC combatants haven’t met since Nov. 17, 2021 in Buffalo, a 33-27 OT win for Northern Illinois. The road team has won the past 3 meetings in the series, including Buffalo’s 49-30 win at NIU Nov. 4, 2020 as a 14.5-point favorite. The Over has cashed in the previous 3 meetings, too.

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Buffalo at Northern Illinois odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Buffalo +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Northern Illinois -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Buffalo +13 (-110) | Northern Illinois -13 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buffalo at Northern Illinois picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Illinois 31, Buffalo 17

Moneyline

Northern Illinois (-600) will cost you 5 1/2 times your potential return, which is way too much risk for not enough reward. It isn’t a recommended betting strategy to bet such a heavy favorite straight up, or even as part of a multi-leg parlay. Over the long term, it’s a poor betting strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Back NORTHERN ILLINOIS -13 (-110) as long as this one stays below a flat 14 or higher. The Huskies are coming off that giant win at Notre Dame, and they’ve had 2 weeks to prepare for this conference opener. Look for the Huskies to be prepared well.

QB Ethan Hampton has replaced the departed Rocky Lombardi nicely, completing 71.8% of his passes for 526 yards, 6 TD and 0 INT. RB Antario Brown and WRs Gavin Barnes and Trayvon Rudolph give Hampton a handful of solid pass-catching options in the offense, too.

Buffalo +13 (-110) isn’t as gifted offensively, as QB C.J. Ogbonna has been erratic. He can pull it down and run, though, and the Bulls have a handful of backfield options to pile up the yards in more of a ground-based attack.

Over/Under

OVER 42.5 (-110) is a solid play in this conference opener. When these teams get together, we generally see a lot of points. The Over has hit in 3 straight meetings since Nov. 30, 2018.

Be careful, as the Under has cashed in 3 straight for UB, but one of those results is because it was shutout at Mizzou, and the Bulls defense shut down Lafayette and UMass in a couple of mismatches at home.

NIU has split the Over and Under through 2 outings, going high in its only previous home game.

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Northern Illinois at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Northern Illinois at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (1-0) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) meet Saturday. Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Northern Illinois stomped the Western Illinois Leathernecks 54-14 Saturday while covering as a 35.5-point favorite. QB Ethan Hampton completed a remarkable 18 of 20 passes for 328 yards and 5 TDs in the win. The Huskies totaled 706 yards of offense.

Notre Dame, which is No. 7 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, beat the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies 23-13 Saturday while covering as a 3-point underdog. The Irish forced 2 turnovers and committed none themselves. Notre Dame scored 10 unanswered points in the final 2 minutes of the game to break a 13-13 tie.

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Northern Illinois at Notre Dame odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Illinois +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Notre Dame -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +27.5 (-106) | Notre Dame -27.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Illinois at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 42, Northern Illinois 10

Moneyline

PASS.

Notre Dame will come away with the win as a -7000 favorite, but this line is set far too heavily to risk betting on. Bet the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET NOTRE DAME -27.5 (-114).

Notre Dame is the far better and more proven team, and its defense will make life very difficult for NIU. Look for the Fighting Irish to dominate the Huskies, as they are riding hot after picking up a big win in their season opener.

This bet is slightly risky just because of the potential potency of NIU’s offense.

Over/Under

BET OVER 44.5 (-115).

Northern Illinois is a team that is led by its offense, and while it will not see as much success vs. the Irish, the Huskies still have the potential to put up points. Notre Dame has a very capable offense itself, so the Over is a safe bet here.

Notre Dame has a very good defense that will make life tough on this Huskies offense, but with a total as low as 44.5, the Over is still very attainable, as the Irish should be able to get whatever they want offensively.

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Northern Illinois at Central Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Central Michigan odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-4, 3-1 MAC) and Central Michigan Chippewas (4-4, 2-2) tangle Tuesday. Kickoff at Kelly/Shorts Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Northern Illinois last played Oct. 21, defeating Eastern Michigan 20-13 as a -11.5 home favorite. A Huskies team that has allowed a combined 40 points over its last 3 games is allowing just 310.4 yards per contest (2nd in MAC). NIU has won 3 straight against the spread (ATS).

The Chippewas failed to cover as 5-point favorites in their last game, a 24-17 loss Oct. 21 at Ball State, and they have lost 4 in a row against the number. Central Michigan is undefeated at home this season (3-0).

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Northern Illinois at Central Michigan
odds

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  • Moneyline: Northern Illinois -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Central Michigan +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois -5.5 (-110) | Central Michigan +5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Illinois at Central Michigan
picks and predictions

Prediction

Northern Illinois 28, Central Michigan 17

Moneyline

Fair prices here, offering little-to-no leverage. PASS.

Against the spread

Northern Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road. Central Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall and 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home.

NIU won 39-38 at CMU 2 years ago but then lost at home to the Chippewas last fall (35-22 Nov. 2). With the much better defense in this match-up, look for the Huskies to take care of business by a touchdown or more on Tuesday.

The Northern Illinois pass defense is a difference-maker in this match-up. On what will be a cold night in Michigan, expect a versatile (enough) Huskies offense to give the visitors a lead. Factors like NIU’s penchant for pickoffs (9 in 8 games), CMU’s porous red-zone defense and recent-game analytic scores are green check marks backing up a prognosis for a late-game 7-to-10-point cushion.

Several models’ win expectancy figures point to the Chippewas having a couple wins under their belt being way-less-than-wholly earned.

The line has steamed from 1.5 or 2.5 in some markets, so BACK THE HUSKIES -5.5 (-110) and perhaps get in quick and guard against a move to -6. And enough leverage has been lost that a partial-unit play may be in order.

Over/Under

No lean on the total as priced. PASS.

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MAC Tournament: Northern Illinois vs. Kent State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Northern Illinois vs. Kent State odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (13-18, 9-9) and Kent State Golden Flashes (25-6, 15-3) meet Thursday in a 1st-round matchup in the Mid-American  Tournament. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland is approximately 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Kent State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Kent State enters the tournament as a 2-seed after winning 15 conference games. The Golden Flashes pushed past Akron 89-84 in overtime in the regular-season finale, and Kent State won 7 of its last 8 games overall.

Northern Illinois blasted non-tournament team Eastern Michigan in the finale by an 85-66 count as 4.5-point favorites, cashing the Over for a 3rd straight outing. NIU is a very solid 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games.

These teams met once in the regular season, with NIU posting a surprising 86-76 win in DeKalb as a 12-point underdog with the Over cashing. The underdog has cashed in 5 of the past 6 meetings overall.

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Northern Illinois vs. Kent State odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Ilinois +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Miami -850 (bet $850 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Northern Illinois +12.5 (-115) | Kent State -12.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Illinois vs. Kent State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kent State 77, Northern Illinois 68

Moneyline

Kent State is far too expensive and isn’t very good option for a standalone bet.

AVOID, and focus on the spread instead.

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Against the spread

The lean is to NORTHERN ILLINOIS +12.5 (-115) plus double-digit points.

The Huskies won outright against Kent State -12.5 (-105) in the only regular-season meeting as a double-digit underdog at NIU. The Huskies are unlikely to run it back and win this game outright, but they won’t go quietly into the night, either.

Kent State is 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 games overall, while NIU has cashed in 10 of the last 14. The underdog has hit in 5 of the last 6 meetings, too.

Over/Under

OVER 141.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this MAC battle.

The Over is 10-4 in the last 14 games overall for NIU, while going 11-4 in the last 15 games against teams with a winning overall record. The Over is 8-1 in the last 9 games for the Huskies after a cover, while going a 7-0 in the last 7 outings following a straight-up win.

For Kent State, the Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 games, and it easily cashed in the 1st meeting with NIU, too.

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Northern Illinois at Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Ohio odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (11-16, 7-7 MAC) visit the Ohio Bobcats (16-11, 8-6) on Tuesday. Tip from Convocation Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Northern Illinois lost to Miami (Ohio) 66-65 in overtime at home Saturday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. It has now lost back-to-back games but is still 6-4 in its last 10. The Huskies are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in that same span to improve to 13-11 ATS on the season.

Ohio destroyed Central Michigan 76-59 on the road on Saturday to cover ass 9.5-point favorites. It has now won 5 games in a row and 7 of its last 10. In that span, the Bobcats are 6-4 ATS to improve to 14-12 ATS this season.

Ohio beat Northern Illinois 82-76 on the road to cover as 5-point favorites as the Over (149.5) connected the last time these teams faced off on Feb. 7.

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Northern Illinois at Ohio odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Illinois +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Ohio -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +11.5 (-110) | Ohio -11.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Northern Illinois at Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 84, Northern Illinois 69

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds are not playable in this matchup, focus on the spread and/or total.

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Against the spread

LEAN OHIO -11.5 (-110).

Ohio has played well at home this season with a 12-1 home record while Northern Illinois is 6-9 on the road.

The Bobcats’ offense has been their strong suit this season, ranking 35th in the nation in points per game (78.7) while the Huskies’ defense has struggled, ranking 298th in opponent points per game (74.7).

The Bobcats are 5-2 ATS in their previous 7 games as the favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. They’re also 3-1 ATS this season when favored by 10-14.5 points while the Huskies are 3-5 ATS as 10-14.5 point underdogs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 150.5 (-105).

Northern Illinois has a 13-11 O/U record this season while the Bobcats have a 16-10 O/U record.

For Northern Illinois, the Over is 7-3 in its last 10 games including 4-1 in its last 5 road games.

For Ohio, the Over is also 7-3 in its last 10 games including 3-1 in its last 5 home games.

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Kent State at Northern Illinois odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Kent State at Northern Illinois odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Kent State Golden Flashes (16-3, 6-0 MAC) battle the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-12, 3-3) on Tuesday. Tip from NIU Convocation Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kent State vs. Northern Illinois odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Kent State steamrolled Ball State 86-65 on Friday to cover as 8-point home favorites. It has now covered 4 straight games and is 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 9 lined games. The Golden Flashes sit atop the MAC and have been money-makers this season with a 14-3 ATS record. Their defense has carried the load this season, holding opponents to an average of 62.4 points per game (ppg), good for 29th in the nation.

Northern Illinois toppled Eastern Michigan 88-67 on Saturday, covering as 3-point road underdogs. It has now covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games and is 5-5 ATS in its last 10 and 8-8 ATS on the season. The Huskies have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 75.2 ppg (T-309th).

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Kent State at Northern Illinois odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kent State -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Northern Illinois +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kent State -12.5 (-110) | Northern Illinois +12.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kent State at Northern Illinois picks and predictions

Prediction

Kent State 75, Northern Illinois 60

Moneyline

PASS.

Kent State is 16-3 overall this season and defending exceptionally well while Northern Illinois is 7-12 and struggling on both ends of the court making the moneyline odds justifiable, just not playable.

Against the spread

LEAN KENT STATE -12.5 (-110).

Kent State looks to be in top form even though 12.5 points is a lot — especially for a road team. The Golden Flashes have won 10 in a row and their most recent loss came on the road at Gonzaga on Dec. 5. The Golden Flashes should easily handle the Huskies.

The Golden Flashes have covered the spread 4 straight times, including a 13.5-point spread on the road against Eastern Michigan.

The Huskies are 3-3 ATS in their last 6 games and in each of the 3 losses, they were double-digit underdogs playing conference opponents.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 137.5 (-115).

The Under is 8-2 in Kent State’s last 10 games and 5-1 in its last 6 games following an ATS win. The Under is also 4-1 in the Golden Flashes’ last 5 games against a team with a losing straight-up record.

The Under is 5-1 in the Huskies’ last 6 home games and 8-1 in their last 9 home games against a team with a winning road record.

Kent State’s O/U record this season is 4-12-1 while Northern Illinois’ is 8-8.

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Northern Illinois at Miami (Ohio) odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Miami (Ohio) odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (5-12, 1-3 MAC) and Miami (Ohio) Redhawks (7-10, 1-3) meet Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Miami (Ohio) odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Huskies were dusted at home 84-67 Saturday against the Toledo Rockets as 12.5-point underdogs. NIU has won just twice in the last 9 tries, going 3-6 ATS across the span. The Under has hit in 5 straight for the Huskies.

The Redhawks lost 75-61 at Ball State Saturday, failing to cash as 11-point ‘dogs. Miami has tasted victory a little more frequently than its counterparts, going a respectable 6-6 SU in the last 12 outings. It has also covered in 2 of the last 3 games, while cashing the Under in 3 of the previous 4 contests.

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Northern Illinois at Miami odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Northern Illinois +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Miami (Ohio) -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +5.5 (-105) | Miami (Ohio) -5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Illinois at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami (Ohio) 74, Northern Illinois 66

Moneyline

Miami (Ohio) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive anytime, let alone for a sub-.500 team.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MIAMI -5.5 (-115) is the lean, ever so slightly.

The home team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in this series. More importantly, the RedHawks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 tries against teams with a losing overall record. The Huskies are a dismal 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games overall, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 143.5 (-105) is the lean in this MAC tussle.

The Under has cashed in 5 in a row for NIU, while going 4-1 in the last 5 games against teams with a losing overall mark.

The Under is also 4-1 in the last 5 for Miami against teams with a winning percentage under .400, while going 4-1 in the last 5 following a non-cover, too.

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Northern Illinois at Akron odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Northern Illinois at Akron odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (4-9) and Akron Zips (8-5) meet Tuesday. Tip at James A. Rhodes Arena is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Akron odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

This game marks the MAC opener for both schools.

Northern Illinois returns to action after an 11-day layoff. The Huskies last played on Dec. 22, when they won 67-57 as 17.5-point underdogs at Indiana State. NIU had yielded 86.3 points per game in losing 4 straight before that road win.

The Zips had a Dec. 30 tune-up triumph (84-58) over NCAA-II Concord. Akron is 5-1 straight up and 2-2 against the spread over its last 6 games. Over the last 2 seasons, UA is 15-3 on its home floor.

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Northern Illinois at Akron odds

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  • Moneyline: Northern Illinois +825 (bet $100 to win $825) | Akron -1900 (bet $1,900 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +14.5 (-105) | Akron -14.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Northern Illinois at Akron picks and predictions

Prediction

Akron 73, Northern Illinois 57

Moneyline

PASS. I have no interest in either side here.

Against the spread

Akron is on a nice roll and is a solid play to take this game by 13-18 points. There just isn’t any value of a line higher than -13.5. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 7-4 across 11 lined UA games. In recent games against fast teams, which NIU is, the Under has gone 2-1 (games against Wright State, Jackson State and Marshall).

The Huskies coming off a holiday layoff, with no major pressure in score-spiral areas like transition and 2nd-chance points, and Akron coming off a very slow game add to the fuel for an Under wager.

BACK THE UNDER 133.5 (-105).

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Northern Illinois at Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Northern Illinois at Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (3-6) visit No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-3) in Spokane Monday night. The opening tip at the McCarthey Athletic Center will be at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the Dec. 5 USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Northern Illinois last played 10 days ago when the Huskies were favored by 2 points at Idaho, but were decimated 84-47 as they shot just 33.3% from the field. NIU has shot under 41% in 5 of its 6 losses.

The Bulldogs have played twice since NIU’s last game and since their last loss — to Baylor 64-63 on Dec. 2. Gonzaga’s 2 recent games were wins — vs. Kent State Dec. 5 and Washington Friday — but non-covers (loss, push) of spreads in the mid-teens. GU’s shooting percentage and pace are down a couple of clicks from last season when the Bulldogs’ scoring average of 87.2 points per game led NCAA-I.

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Northern Illinois at Gonzaga odds

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  • Moneyline: Northern Illinois +1500 (bet $100 to win $1500) | Gonzaga -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Northern Illinois +32.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -32.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Illinois at Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 94, Northern Illinois 61

Moneyline

PASS on this offering; the true odds are very likely buried in the middle.

Against the spread

Gonzaga has not covered a spread since Nov. 20. The Bulldogs should have a solid chance of dominating every facet of a track meet in this game. NIU inadequacies on defense, in rebounding, and in turnover frequency get thrown into the mix with some likely rust here after the significant layoff.

The BULLDOGS -32.5 (-110) is a lean. More so is an alternate 1st-half line of GONZAGA -18.5 (-110). In earlier games against North Florida (Nov. 7) and Portland State (Nov. 24) — both teams rated higher by KenPom than NIU — Gonzaga opened up halftime leads of 30 and 24 points, respectively.

Over/Under

Both teams play an up-tempo pace, and Gonzaga could well race-and-triple this total into the mid-150s, even in a rout. But the total has climbed a bit since a more profitable open of around 150. PASS.

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