Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Danny Lewis, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 5 days ago | 4 min read

Northern Illinois Huskies (NIU)

Basketball NCAAB Sat 11 Jan 13:00

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Ohio Look Far Too Strong

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.

80-59 Win for Ohio in Last H2H Clash

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.

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.

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

Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction

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.

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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.

Our Pick

Ohio -20.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Published 21:52, 10 January 2025

Northern Illinois vs Ohio Bet Builder Tips

Spread Ohio -20.5

Totals Over 149

Result & BTTS 60 Ohio / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois Northern Illinois logo

66 - 89 Ohio logo

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Ohio Win on the Cards According to the Books

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, Northern Illinois can be backed at +500 to make this total first.

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Last 5 Games

Northern Illinois

NCAAB: 08/01 Kent State 68 Northern Illinois50
NCAAB: 04/01 Northern Illinois 71 Eastern Michigan75
NCAAB: 31/12 East-West University Phantoms 50 Northern Illinois117
NCAAB: 19/12 Northern Illinois 60 Illinois State81
NCAAB: 08/12 Northern Illinois 57 Northern Iowa101

Ohio

NCAAB: 08/01 Ohio 88 Buffalo79
NCAAB: 05/01 Ohio 57 Central Michigan55
NCAAB: 31/12 Muskingum Fighting Muskies 52 Ohio103
NCAAB: 19/12 Austin Peay 58 Ohio78
NCAAB: 14/12 Ohio 70 Marshall79

Head to Head

Northern Illinois vs Ohio

NCAAB: 24/02 2024 Ohio 80 Northern Illinois 59
NCAAB: 06/01 2024 Northern Illinois 66 Ohio 78
NCAAB: 22/02 2023 Northern Illinois 68 Ohio 77
NCAAB: 08/02 2023 Ohio 82 Northern Illinois 76
NCAAB: 05/03 2022 Ohio 57 Northern Illinois 58
NCAAB: 26/01 2022 Northern Illinois 62 Ohio 74
NCAAB: 06/01 2021 Northern Illinois 73 Ohio 76
NCAAB: 29/01 2020 Ohio 59 Northern Illinois 61
NCAAB: 12/03 2019 Ohio 61 Northern Illinois 80
NCAAB: 30/01 2019 Ohio 60 Northern Illinois 71

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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 Standings Select Season

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	12	4	1337	1144	193	7-1	5-3	6W
Akron	11	5	1316	1177	139	8-0	3-5	4W
Kent State	11	5	1121	1031	90	5-3	6-2	1L
Ohio	10	6	1298	1181	117	7-0	3-6	6W
Toledo	9	7	1238	1243	-5	6-2	3-5	1L
Ball State	8	8	1215	1148	67	5-4	3-4	1L
Bowling Green	7	9	1240	1201	39	6-4	1-5	1W
Central Michigan	7	9	1174	1125	49	4-2	3-7	1W
Eastern Michigan	7	9	1153	1258	-105	4-3	3-6	3L
Buffalo	5	11	1149	1301	-152	4-3	1-8	7L
Western Michigan	4	12	1159	1222	-63	2-5	2-7	1W
Northern Illinois	4	12	1133	1228	-95	4-3	0-9	4L