Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2025

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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

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.

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.

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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 66 - 83 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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The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

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Last 5 & H2H

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

Moneyline

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

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

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Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ball State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bowling Green	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Buffalo	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Central Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Eastern Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Kent State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UMass	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miami (OH)	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Ohio	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Toledo	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Western Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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