The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Northern Illinois and Florida International on Saturday, with the host Huskies trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Northern Illinois Huskies in this one found them listed as -9-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Golden Panthers was expected to move the line.
Florida International Golden Panthers vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 7-2 and 5-1 ATS Northern Illinois Huskies will face the 4-6 Florida International Golden Panthers, who own a 2-4 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Northern Illinois Huskies are 2-4 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Florida International Golden Panthers are 4-2.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 286-rated Florida International Golden Panthers taking on the No. 86-rated Northern Illinois Huskies in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Northern Illinois's No. 126 nationally ranked offense (75.33 points per game) against a Florida International Golden Panthers defense that sits as the No. 140 at 70 PPG. The Northern Illinois Huskies have been averaging 43.05% from the field, less than the Golden Panthers have managed so far this season (46.85% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Florida International was run off the court by the Ospreys on Monday as North Florida routed them 94-72 at UNF Arena.
Northern Illinois got 17 points from Marin Maric but lost anyway, 67-54, to Ohio State on Wednesday at Value City Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida International at Binghamton, Tuesday, December 22nd
Northern Illinois at Roosevelt, Tuesday, December 22nd