NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Central Michigan Chippewas Underdogs vs Northern Illinois Huskies

NIU Convocation Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Northern Illinois Huskies and the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas in college hoops betting odds action on Tuesday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Northern Illinois Huskies were listed as -1-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 10-14 so far on the season, and 11-11 ATS vs the number. The Central Michigan Chippewas, meanwhile, are 15-10 and 12-7-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Northern Illinois go 12-9-1 and the Central Michigan Chippewas go 10-9-1 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Northern Illinois Huskies rated this week at No. 243 and the Central Michigan Chippewas sitting at No. 82.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Central Michigan is ranked No. 66 in NCAA basketball at 37.56 per game. Contrast that with Northern Illinois's No. 168 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Illinois is the No. 253-ranked team in the country at 5.42 per game, while Central Michigan rates No. 28 at 9.68 per game.