Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 30, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 29, 2024

At McGuirk Arena on Tuesday (at 7:00 PM ET), the Central Michigan Chippewas (11-9, 6-2 MAC) take on the Northern Illinois Huskies (6-13, 0-7 MAC). Players to watch include the Chippewas’ Brian Taylor. The Chippewas face the Huskies in a game that Central Michigan is currently a moderate favorite by 4 points. The point total for the game is 144.

Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Betting Lines

Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Central Michigan -4 144 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Central Michigan (-4)
Total Pick Over (144)

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Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Stat Rankings

Central Michigan Avg. (Rank) Northern Illinois Avg. (Rank)
66.8 (330th) Points Scored 76.7 (116th)
71.3 (166th) Points Allowed 80.2 (347th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.4 (195th) Off. Rebounds 8.1 (216th)
6.2 (303rd) 3pt Made 7.8 (152nd)
11.9 (283rd) Assists 10.7 (337th)
11.7 (206th) Turnovers 12.3 (254th)

Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Betting Trends

  • The Chippewas’ record against the spread is 10-9-0.
  • Central Michigan has covered every time (2-0) as a 4-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Chippewas have seen six of their 19 games go over the point total.
  • Five times so far this season, Central Michigan and its opponent have combined to score more than 144 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 144 points, 5.9 higher than the average total in Chippewas games this season.
  • Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 5-11-0 this season.
  • The Huskies have two wins ATS (2-8) as a 4-point underdog or more this year.
  • There have been six Central Michigan’s games (out of 19) that went over the total this year.
  • There have been 13 Huskies games this year with more than 144 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Northern Illinois’ games this year (144) is 12.9 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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Central Michigan Impact Players

  • Taylor paces the Chippewas at 7.3 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.7 assists and 12.2 points.
  • Derrick Butler puts up 9.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Markus Harding puts up 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.2 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • Aiden Rubio is putting up 7.1 points, 0.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Northern Illinois Impact Players

  • Xavier Amos tops the Huskies in rebounding (5.4 per game), and averages 12.8 points and 1.2 assists. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
  • The Huskies get 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Zarique Nutter.
  • Philmon Gebrewhit is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest, making 36.8% of his shots from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.3 treys per contest.
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser gets the Huskies 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. He also posts 0.2 steals and 2.1 blocked shots.

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