Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 18 Jan 2025

We’re Backing Northern Illinois to Cover the Spread

Northern Illinois have been given a generous +10.5 on the spread. We think they can avoid a big loss against Central Michigan and you can play the underdogs at -115.

Central Michigan 69-63 Winners When Teams Last Met

Central Michigan Chippewas claimed a victory in their previous game. A 82-63 home win occurred against Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Miami-Ohio RedHawks by a 84-69 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Michigan have landed back-to-back victories against Northern Illinois. A home matchup saw them triumph 84-77 (OT) and they won 69-63 on the road. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Betting Tips

Northern Illinois might not be a complete pushover in this college showdown and we fancy them against the spread. You can get +10.5 and the underdogs are available at odds of -115.

In order to come up with the best college basketball picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also lots of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The +10.5 line has been covered by NIU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +10.5 line has been covered by NIU in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by CMU in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +10.5 line has been covered by NIU in 10 consecutive games against CMU.

Northern Illinois +10.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your selection is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Our Pick

Northern Illinois +10.5 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 77 - 71 Northern Illinois

We’re going for the Chippewas to win by a 77-71 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois 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.

CMU Heavy Favorites to Win

With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -588 betting odds about Central Michigan triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at +420.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 140.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 140.5, there are odds of -106.

Favorites CMU are available at odds of -260 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Northern Illinois are chalked up at +185 to reach this total first.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

CMU

-588

NIU

+420

Point Spread

CMU -9.5

-110

NIU +9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 140.5

-114

Over 140.5

-106

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

Last 5 & H2H

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