Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2025

We really fancy the chances of Ohio beating Northern Illinois handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -20.5 on the spread at odds of -108.

Northern Illinois Huskies were beaten 68-50 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Kent State Golden Flashes.

Ohio Bobcats got the win in their last game. A 88-79 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Buffalo Bulls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 80-59 in favor of Ohio when they last played Northern Illinois. Ohio have four straight victories against Northern Illinois. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Illinois	3-4	542	535	7	2-0	1-4	1L
Ohio	1-6	498	591	-93	1-4	0-2	5L

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Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction & Picks

We’d be surprised if Ohio don’t exceed a -20.5 spread in this college showdown. That is why the bet has to be the big favorites to cover the line at -108.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Northern Illinois vs Ohio stats:

• The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 4 of their last 10 games.

Ohio -20.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

It’s possible to move the line for your selection and this allows bettors to get increasingly bigger odds. If you’re looking for more juice, then this option could tick the boxes.

Our Game Prediction

Ohio -20.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 66 - 89 Ohio

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Ohio to achieve a 89-66 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Northern Illinois vs Ohio 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.

With an estimated 98% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -5000 betting odds about Ohio triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1600 about Northern Illinois.

19.5 is the spread and 148.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 148.5, there are odds of -111.

If you’re keen on Ohio reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -901 to oblige. Conversely, NIU can be backed at +500 to make this total first.

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Moneyline

NIU

+1600

Ohio

-5000

Point Spread

NIU +19.5

-110

Ohio -19.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-108

Over 148.5

-111

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Northern Illinois Stats

Ohio Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.70 pts and allowed 81.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 63.70 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)	6-0	561	408	153	5-0	1-0	6W
Buffalo	8-0	630	556	74	5-0	3-0	8W
Kent State	7-1	778	657	121	6-1	1-0	7W
Akron	6-2	769	600	169	5-1	1-1	1W
Bowling Green	6-2	681	526	155	5-1	1-1	3W
Toledo	5-3	659	603	56	3-2	2-1	1W
Eastern Michigan	5-3	572	568	4	3-1	2-2	2W
UMass	4-3	546	510	36	3-2	1-1	1W
Central Michigan	3-4	531	518	13	3-1	0-3	1W
Northern Illinois	3-4	542	535	7	2-0	1-4	1L
Ball State	3-5	534	562	-28	3-1	0-4	1W
Western Michigan	3-5	596	636	-40	3-1	0-4	1L
Ohio	1-6	498	591	-93	1-4	0-2	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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