Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago

The Northern Illinois Huskies square off against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, November 21.

Northern Illinois can give a good account of themselves against Loyola Chicago. They can prevent a big loss and there is -110 available that the underdogs cover the +14.5 spread.

Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 70-57 reverse against Northern Iowa Panthers.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers lost their last game, being beaten at home to Colorado State Rams 80-67.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

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Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago Prediction & Picks

Our Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

It’s all about Northern Illinois to stay ahead of the curve against the big favorites. The spread of +14.5 looks more than generous at -110 for this college contest.

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Key Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago stats:

• The +14.5 line has been covered by NIU in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +14.5 line has been covered by NIU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +14.5 line has been covered by NIU in 2 consecutive games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 11 consecutive games.
• The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Loyola Chicago in 18 of their last 20 games.

NIU +14.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Illinois +14.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 67 - 79 Loyola Chicago

We’re going for Loyola Chicago to claim a 79-67 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Northern Illinois vs Loyola Chicago 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.

Loyola Chicago have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1667 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 94% chance of winning. Northern Illinois are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +820.

The current spread is 13.5 and the total points line is 150.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 150.5 at -112.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

NIU

+820

Loyola Chicago

-1667

Point Spread

NIU +13.5

-110

Loyola Chicago -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-112

Over 150.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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Northern Illinois Stats

Loyola Chicago Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 75.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Atlantic 10	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Louis	28-5	2879	2294	585	21-2	7-3	1L
VCU	27-7	2773	2430	343	19-3	8-4	6W
George Mason	23-9	2347	2160	187	17-3	6-6	1L
Dayton	23-11	2528	2376	152	16-4	7-7	1L
Saint Joseph's	22-11	2419	2306	113	16-3	6-8	1L
Davidson	20-13	2367	2225	142	12-8	8-5	1L
Duquesne	18-15	2584	2481	103	13-7	5-8	1L
George Washington	18-15	2708	2433	275	13-5	5-10	1L
Fordham	17-15	2235	2095	140	12-8	5-7	1L
Rhode Island	16-16	2236	2182	54	10-7	6-9	2L
St. Bonaventure	17-17	2596	2532	64	10-7	7-10	1L
Richmond	15-17	2455	2366	89	11-8	4-9	4L
La Salle	9-23	2148	2370	-222	7-9	2-14	2L
Loyola Chicago	9-24	2204	2500	-296	6-12	3-12	1L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

• 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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