Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois

The Western Michigan Broncos go up against the Northern Illinois Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, January 27.

We’re surprised that the total line is 145.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Western Michigan and Northern Illinois take to the court. Take the -115 and cheer on points.

Western Michigan Broncos won their previous game which was at home. It was a 77-65 triumph against Central Michigan Chippewas.

Northern Illinois Huskies suffered a defeat in their last game. A 58-53 scoreline occurred on the road against Ball State.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Michigan beat NIU in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 74-70 scoreline. Western Michigan have three straight victories against NIU. They have won 5 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

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Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Prediction & Picks

This expert Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 145.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 WMU games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 WMU games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 3 WMU games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 NIU games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 NIU games.

Over 145.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Michigan 74 - 75 Northern Illinois

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Huskies to achieve a 75-74 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Western Michigan 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.

You can choose whether Northern Illinois or Western Michigan are the pick at -110. The leading sportsbooks aren’t able to split the two teams and therefore give them the same probability of landing a return.

The spread is currently 0.5, with the total points line at 146.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. The Over 146.5 selection is available to back at -115.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

WMU

-110

NIU

-110

Point Spread

WMU +0.5

-110

NIU -0.5

-110

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

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.

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Western Michigan Stats

Northern Illinois 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

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 86.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 74.90 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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