Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips Betting Odds and Trends

The Northern Illinois Huskies will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Akron Zips at NIU Convocation Center on Tuesday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Northern Illinois Huskies betting line opened as 3-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Akron Zips vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Akron Zips have watched them go 18-3 and 7-9-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Northern Illinois Huskies are at 13-8 and 9-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Northern Illinois Huskies are 10-8, while the Akron Zips have a 9-8 mark.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 34-rated Akron Zips taking on the No. 100-rated Northern Illinois Huskies in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northern Illinois has the nation's No. 168-rated offensive output, at 72.76 PPG. The visiting Akron Zips defense ranks No. 105 allowing on average 70.1 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 43.6% so far, less than the Northern Illinois Zips marksmen have achieved on the year, 48.59% per game.