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
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:43 a.m. ET.
- 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.
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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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