Toledo vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Toledo vs Northern Illinois

The Toledo Rockets battle the Northern Illinois Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

We’re confident that Northern Illinois can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the underdogs at +6.5 the best pick when they battle with Toledo and odds of -110 are available.

Toledo Rockets triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Central Michigan Chippewas were beaten 78-75.

Northern Illinois Huskies lost on the road in their last game. Kent State Golden Flashes won 77-73.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Toledo triumphed 89-85 when they last played NIU. Toledo have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

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Toledo vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Toledo vs Northern Illinois betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The best bet could involve backing Northern Illinois against the spread in this college showdown. There’s an attractive +6.5 available at -110 that they cover the line and that has to be our prediction.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Toledo vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by NIU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by NIU in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Toledo in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by NIU in 2 consecutive games against Toledo.

NIU +6.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Illinois +6.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Toledo 83 - 79 Northern Illinois

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Rockets landing a 83-79 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Toledo 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Toledo are -370 favorites to win and that means a 79% chance of landing a victory. Northern Illinois are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +290.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 161.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 161.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Toledo

-370

NIU

+290

Point Spread

Toledo -7.5

-110

NIU +7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 161.5

-110

Over 161.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Toledo Stats

Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

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

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 77.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 85.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 75.80 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)	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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