Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kent State vs Northern Illinois

The Kent State Golden Flashes square off against the Northern Illinois Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

The Unders looks the way to go when Kent State and Northern Illinois take to the court. The line looks too high at 148.5 and odds of -105 could favor bettors who go below that total.

Kent State Golden Flashes lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 92-70 at home to Akron Zips.

Northern Illinois Huskies lost their last game, being beaten at home to Ball State 79-43.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kent State won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 77-73 victory was registered against NIU. Kent State have beaten NIU in the past five meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kent State	20-8	2355	2256	99	14-3	6-5	1L
Northern Illinois	9-19	1955	2138	-183	6-6	3-13	3L

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Kent State vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Kent State vs Northern Illinois betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Go for Under at -105. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 148.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Kent State vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kent State games on the road.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 NIU games.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 NIU games.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 NIU games.

Under 148.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 148.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kent State 79 - 66 Northern Illinois

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Kent 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.

The Moneyline betting odds might not be available with some sportsbooks as there’s a big underdog in the form of Kent State. However, the Spread can provide some great alternative wagering options.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 148.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those that want to back Under 148.5 can find odds of -105 available.

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Moneyline

Kent State

-

NIU

-

Point Spread

Kent State -9.5

-112

NIU +9.5

-108

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

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Kent State Stats

Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.20 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 74.60 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
Bowling Green	17-13	2449	2144	305	12-7	5-6	1W
Toledo	16-13	2354	2229	125	10-4	6-9	3W
Buffalo	16-13	2277	2199	78	7-8	9-5	2L
Ohio	15-14	2227	2225	2	11-7	4-7	1L
UMass	15-15	2400	2320	80	10-6	5-9	6L
Central Michigan	10-19	2142	2222	-80	8-4	2-15	1W
Ball State	10-19	1934	2014	-80	7-7	3-12	2W
Western Michigan	10-19	2169	2304	-135	7-7	3-12	1L
Eastern Michigan	9-19	1969	2082	-113	6-6	3-13	2L
Northern Illinois	9-19	1955	2138	-183	6-6	3-13	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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