The Marquette Golden Eagles will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Bradley Center on Monday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Marquette Golden Eagles in this one found them listed as -18.5-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 Huskies was expected to move the line.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles sit at 7-3 (4-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Northern Illinois Huskies are currently 5-4 (3-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Marquette is 6-3 OU, and Northern Illinois is 4-3 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 67-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles and the No. 271-rated Northern Illinois Huskies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Marquette's No. 44-ranked offense, averaging 82.5 PPG, against a Huskies defense that ranks No. 167 at 73 PPG. The Golden Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 47.86% so far, more than the Huskies marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.61% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies got 19 points from Eugene German as Northern Illinois ran past Central Connecticut State 61-55 on Saturday at NIU Convocation Center.
The Golden Eagles got 24 points from Andrew Rowsey as Marquette ran past Wisconsin 82-63 on Saturday at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Illinois home to UIC, Thursday, December 21st
Marquette at American, Thursday, December 21st