The Northern Illinois Huskies will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the RedHawks in Miami (Ohio) at Millett Hall on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northern Illinois Huskies opened as -4-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Miami (Ohio) RedHawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks sport a record of 6-14 and 6-11 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Northern Illinois Huskies have 16-4 and 10-5 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-10 for the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and 7-8 for the Northern Illinois Huskies.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks rated this week at No. 251 and the Northern Illinois Huskies sitting at No. 109.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Miami (Ohio) has the nation's No. 248-rated offensive output, at 63.3 PPG. The visiting Northern Illinois Huskies defense ranks No. 25 allowing on average 64 PPG. The RedHawks FG% has averaged 40.95% so far, less than the Miami (Ohio) Huskies marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.89% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies endured a 76-66 loss at the hands of the Zips on Tuesday, despite a 15-point effort from Marshawn Wilson at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Miami (Ohio) suffered a 68-51 loss against Central Michigan on Tuesday, getting 13 points from Rod Mills in a losing effort at Millett Hall.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Illinois home to Buffalo, Tuesday, February 2nd
Miami (Ohio) at Eastern Michigan, Tuesday, February 2nd