Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois

The Central Michigan Chippewas battle the Northern Illinois Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, December 20.

We can’t resist going for Northern Illinois on the Moneyline, with our betting prediction made with confidence and there is -152 available that they beat Central Michigan.

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Central Michigan Chippewas won their previous game which was at home. It was a 85-65 triumph against Olivet College Comets.

Northern Illinois Huskies won their last game, beating East-West University Phantoms at home. It was a 112-64 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 83-81 (OT) win for NIU when they last played Central Michigan. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Illinois	4-7	852	867	-15	3-1	1-6	1W
Central Michigan	4-7	808	851	-43	4-1	0-6	1W

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Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Our Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Northern Illinois will outscore their opponents, with -152 currently on offer that the home team win this college matchup. That looks a price worth taking for this value bet.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois stats:

• NIU have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• CMU have lost their last 6 games on the road.
• CMU have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• CMU have lost 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

NIU Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

There’s an opportunity to back NIU at bigger odds on the spread. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 76 - 79 Northern Illinois

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for the Huskies to win by a 79-76 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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.

Northern Illinois are regarded as having a 60% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -152. Central Michigan are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +126.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 149.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 149.5 selection is available to back at -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

CMU

+126

NIU

-152

Point Spread

CMU +2.5

-110

NIU -2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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.

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Central Michigan Stats

Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.10 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 75.00 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)	11-0	1014	766	248	7-0	4-0	11W
Buffalo	9-2	852	785	67	5-1	4-1	1L
Kent State	8-2	952	829	123	7-1	1-1	1L
Akron	9-3	1147	935	212	7-2	2-1	1W
Bowling Green	8-3	959	713	246	7-2	1-1	2W
UMass	8-3	883	810	73	5-2	3-1	5W
Toledo	5-6	895	868	27	3-2	2-4	3L
Ohio	5-6	842	868	-26	5-4	0-2	4W
Western Michigan	5-6	818	874	-56	4-1	1-5	1L
Eastern Michigan	5-6	777	825	-48	3-1	2-5	3L
Northern Illinois	4-7	852	867	-15	3-1	1-6	1W
Central Michigan	4-7	808	851	-43	4-1	0-6	1W
Ball State	3-8	714	763	-49	3-2	0-6	3L

• 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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