NIU Convocation Center will host Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Northern Illinois sat as 2-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Western Michigan Broncos vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Illinois Huskies sit at 10-15 (11-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Western Michigan Broncos are currently 15-11 (11-13 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Northern Illinois is 13-9-1 OU, and Western Michigan is 11-13 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Northern Illinois Huskies rated this week at No. 243 and the Western Michigan Broncos sitting at No. 112.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Western Michigan is ranked No. 128 in NCAA basketball at 35.77 per game. Contrast that with Northern Illinois's No. 174 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Illinois is the No. 254-ranked team in the country at 5.44 per game, while Western Michigan rates No. 148 at 7.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Michigan suffered a 83-81 loss against Bowling Green on Tuesday, getting 18 points from Thomas Wilder in a losing effort at Stroh Center.
Northern Illinois suffered a 80-72 loss against Central Michigan on Tuesday, getting 23 points from Eugene German in a losing effort at NIU Convocation Center.
- Western Michigan is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Western Michigan is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Western Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Northern Illinois's last 9 games
- Northern Illinois is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Northern Illinois is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Western Michigan home to Central Michigan, Tuesday, February 20th
Northern Illinois at Ball State, Tuesday, February 20th
