Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Tuesday when the Northern Illinois Huskies try to run the Kent State Golden Flashes off the court at NIU Convocation Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kent State Golden Flashes were listed as 3.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kent State Golden Flashes will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 3-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Northern Illinois Huskies are 5-5 ATS. Kent State Golden Flashes are 4-5 on betting the total; Northern Illinois Huskies are 5-5.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 251-rated Northern Illinois Huskies and the No. 154-ranked Kent State Golden Flashes, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northern Illinois has the nation's No. 112-rated offensive output, at 76.58 PPG. The visiting Kent State Golden Flashes defense ranks No. 159 allowing on average 72.31 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 46.01% so far, more than the Northern Illinois Golden Flashes marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.57% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kent State suffered a 78-68 loss against Albany on Thursday, getting 20 points from Jaylin Walker in a losing effort at SEFCU Arena.
The Huskies were hammered by Iowa on Friday, losing by a 98-75 final at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Kent State home to Central Michigan, Saturday, January 6th
Northern Illinois at Ohio, Saturday, January 6th