Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ball State vs Northern Illinois

The Ball State square off against the Northern Illinois Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Northern Illinois should be taken against the spread at -1.5 with our prediction being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory over Ball State. Back them at the odds of -105 that are available.

Ball State claimed a victory in their previous game. A 74-73 (OT) home win occurred against UMass Minutemen.

Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 79-69 reverse against Toledo Rockets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ball State have beaten NIU in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 89-83 (OT) and 58-53 were both achieved at home. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Ball State win eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Illinois	9-18	1912	2059	-147	6-5	3-13	2L
Ball State	9-19	1855	1971	-116	7-7	2-12	1W

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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Ball State vs Northern Illinois betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Bet on Northern Illinois against the spread, with an attractive line of -1.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -105 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Ball State vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ball State in 4 of their last 5 games.

NIU -1.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Illinois -1.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ball State 66 - 71 Northern Illinois

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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Ball State are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 132.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 132.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Ball State

-

NIU

-

Point Spread

Ball State +1.5

-115

NIU -1.5

-105

Total Points

Under 132.5

-105

Over 132.5

-115

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Ball State Stats

Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.30 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.10 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.60 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	29-0	2634	2142	492	16-0	13-0	27W
Akron	24-5	2606	2166	440	15-2	9-3	5W
Kent State	20-8	2355	2256	99	14-3	6-5	1L
Buffalo	16-12	2207	2124	83	7-7	9-5	1L
Bowling Green	16-13	2368	2082	286	11-7	5-6	3L
Toledo	15-13	2275	2162	113	10-4	5-9	2W
Ohio	15-13	2160	2146	14	11-6	4-7	2W
UMass	15-14	2338	2239	99	10-6	5-8	5L
Western Michigan	10-19	2169	2304	-135	7-7	3-12	1L
Northern Illinois	9-18	1912	2059	-147	6-5	3-13	2L
Central Michigan	9-19	2067	2152	-85	8-4	1-15	1L
Ball State	9-19	1855	1971	-116	7-7	2-12	1W
Eastern Michigan	9-19	1969	2082	-113	6-6	3-13	2L

• 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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