Central Michigan Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Northern Illinois

Game outlook

This content discusses a basketball game between two inconsistent college teams in the Great Lakes State. Northern Illinois is traveling to face Central Michigan on Tuesday night. Northern Illinois recently lost to Ball State, while Central Michigan won against Western Michigan. In their all-time series, Central Michigan has a slight advantage, but Northern Illinois has won the last two meetings. Central Michigan is favored to win, with the opening line at -5 and the current line at -4.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +152 | Chippewas -180

Spread: Huskies +4 (-110) | Chippewas -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 64%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois suffered their ninth consecutive loss in a game against Ball State, resulting in a record of 6-13 for the season and a 0-7 conference record, placing them at the bottom of the MAC standings. During the game, Northern Illinois initially held a three-point lead in the first half but gave up a 13-0 run, leading to a halftime deficit of 13 points. They were unable to close the gap in the second half and ultimately lost by 19 points. The team shot 43.9% from the field, including four of 18 from beyond the arc, and were outrebounded 40-29. Despite the loss, David Coit led the team with 25 points. Overall, Northern Illinois has an average scoring offense, ranking 117th nationally with an average of 76.7 points per game. They collect 34.9 rebounds and provide 10.8 assists per game. Defensively, they struggle, ranking 347th in the nation by allowing an average of 80.2 points per game. David Coit leads the team with 19.8 points, along with contributipns from Philmon Gebrewhit, Zarique Nutter, Xavier Amos, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. To achieve success, Will Lovings-Watts, Quaran McPherson, Oluwasegun Durosinmi, Zion Russell, Ethan Butler, and Harvin Ibarguen need to make contributions. As a team, they shoot 46.2% from the field, 34.8% from beyond the arc, and struggle at the free throw line with a 66.6% success rate. Their power ranking is 343, and they are ranked 101 in offense and 347 in defense. The team has a 6-13 record, with a 5-12 against the spread record. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 46.36% and a free throw percentage of 66.50%. They also make 35.37% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.38% from the field and 68.95% from the free-throw line. They allow opponents to make 36.03% of their three-point attempts. The team averages 35.28 rebounds, 11.06 offensive assists, and 13.00 turnovers per game. Not done yet. Zion Russell with the steal and layup. Huskies within a half-dozen, 75-69, with 1:44 left. pic.twitter.com/efPs5fPBVu