Northern Illinois (10-19) vs Central Michigan (16-13)
March 5, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Illinois +1.5 — Over/Under:
The Central Michigan Chippewas are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Northern Illinois Huskies need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Here’s a Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies prediction.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas recently lost to Miami (OH), Ball State and Kent State. The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 66.8 points on 2.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Anthony Pritchard is averaging 13.6 points and 4.4 assists, while Brian Taylor is averaging 11.3 points and 7.7 rebounds. Derrick Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Markus Harding is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 66.8 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies recently beat Toledo while losing to Ohio and Akron. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 73.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 45.3 percent shooting. David Coit is averaging 20.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Zarique Nutter is averaging 15.4 points and 5.7 rebounds. Xavier Amos is the third double-digit scorer and Philemon Gabrewhit is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay points with the Central Michigan Chippewas on the road. However, even with the losing streak, Central Michigan is still the better team here. The Northern Illinois Huskies aren’t playing any better than Central Michigan, and they’re 5-8 SU at home this season. Northern Illinois is also 9-18 ATS on the season. The Central Michigan Chippewas have had success on the road, and they’re still a profitable 15-13 ATS on the season. We’re only being asked to lay a bucket with the better team. Give me the Chippewas.