Miami (OH) vs. Northern Illinois: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 6, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 6, 2024

In regular season action on Tuesday, the Miami (OH) RedHawks (11-11, 5-5 MAC) will play the Northern Illinois Huskies (7-14, 1-8 MAC), with Miami (OH)’s Darweshi Hunter among the key players to watch. Tipoff at Millett Hall is at 7:00 PM ET. Miami (OH) is a 5.5-point favorite against Northern Illinois when the RedHawks play the Huskies on Tuesday. The over/under is 148 points for the game.

Miami (OH) vs. Northern Illinois Betting Lines

Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Miami (OH) -5.5 148 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Miami (OH) (-5.5)
Total Pick Over (148)

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Miami (OH) vs. Northern Illinois Stat Rankings

Miami (OH) Avg. (Rank) Northern Illinois Avg. (Rank)
73.5 (193rd) Points Scored 76.7 (110th)
71.4 (172nd) Points Allowed 79.7 (344th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
6.9 (305th) Off. Rebounds 8.6 (175th)
7.9 (141st) 3pt Made 7.6 (171st)
15.0 (82nd) Assists 10.5 (339th)
11.2 (155th) Turnovers 12.2 (251st)

Miami (OH) vs. Northern Illinois Betting Trends

  • The RedHawks have 12 wins in 20 games against the spread this season.
  • Miami (OH) has an ATS record of 3-0 as 5.5-point favorites or more.
  • The RedHawks have played 20 games this year, and 11 of them have hit the over.
  • Miami (OH) and its opponent have broken the 148-point mark eight times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 148 points, 3.0 more than the average point total for RedHawks games this season.
  • Against the spread, Northern Illinois is 6-12-0 this season.
  • The Huskies have two wins ATS (2-6) as a 5.5-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Miami (OH) has played 20 games this season, and 11 of them have gone over the total.
  • So far this year, 13 Huskies games have featured over 148 points scored.
  • The average total for Northern Illinois’ games is 156.4 points, which is 8.4 more than this game’s over/under.

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Miami (OH) Impact Players

  • Hunter paces his squad in points per game (12.5), and also averages 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Bryce Bultman leads his team in both rebounds (5.3) and assists (2.7) per contest, and also puts up 8.5 points. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Eian Elmer posts 6.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest, shooting 52.3% from the field.
  • Jaquel Morris puts up 6.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, shooting 70.4% from the floor.
  • Mekhi Cooper averages 6.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.0 blocked shots.

Northern Illinois Impact Players

  • Xavier Amos is the Huskies’ top rebounder (5.5 per game), and he delivers 13.7 points and 1.1 assists.
  • Zarique Nutter is averaging 15.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, making 49.8% of his shots from the floor.
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser is putting up 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.2 assists per contest, making 60.0% of his shots from the floor.
  • Philmon Gebrewhit gives the Huskies 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He also delivers 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

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