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Northern Illinois Huskies283260
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NCAAB · Northern Illinois Huskies at Illinois St. Redbirds

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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: CEFCU Arena — Normal, IL

Article updated Dec 18, 8:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7) are set to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (6-4) in an anticipated Missouri Valley vs. American Conference matchup. This will mark the

Game outlook

The Northern Illinois Huskies (3-7) are set to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (6-4) in an anticipated Missouri Valley vs. American Conference matchup. This will mark the first meeting between these intrastate programs. Illinois State is favored to win with a current line of -13.5, after opening at -15.5. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting showdown between these two college football teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +750 | Redbirds -1,225

Spread: Huskies +13.5 (-110) | Redbirds -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 92%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies have had a challenging start to their 2024-25 campaign, currently with a 3-7 record and ranking near the bottom in Division I in both offensive and defensive ratings. Their struggles on the court have been evident, with a lackluster performance in shooting percentages and offensive rebounding. Quentin Jones and James Dent Jr are leading the team in scoring and key statistics, but overall, the team has not been able to capitalize on their strengths. With a power ranking of 359 and poor defensive rankings, it is evident that the Huskies have some areas to improve upon in order to turn their season around.

Illinois St. Redbirds Analysis

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The Illinois State Redbirds, with a 7-2 record against the spread, are poised to defend their home court and build on their strong start to the season. Known for their high-octane offense at Redbird Arena, the Redbirds have been challenging opponents with their strong shooting both inside and outside the arc. Their balanced attack, led by Chase Walker averaging 15.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, has made them a difficult team to defend. The Redbirds rank 92nd in offense, averaging 79.89 points per game, and 219th in defense, allowing 72.56 points per game. With strong shooting percentages and solid ball movement, the Redbirds have shown excellence on the offensive end. Their defense has room for improvement, but their efficient offense has carried them to a 6-4 overall record.

Because of his efforts last night in ISU’s win over Saint Louis, Chase Walker earned the Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Game! pic.twitter.com/lwCj3w1n36

— Illinois State Men's Basketball (@Redbird_MBB) December 16, 2024

Illinois State's Offense Shines as Northern Illinois Struggles: A Predicted Win for Illinois State

Illinois State has displayed a strong offensive performance recently, scoring over 80 points in three of their last four games. On the other hand, Northern Illinois has struggled, with a 1-4 record against the spread in their last five games against Division I teams. Northern Illinois has had a break of 11 days and will not face another Division I team until January 4th when conference play starts. The team's lackluster performance and upcoming schedule suggest this game may be difficult to get motivated for. Northern Illinois has suffered significant losses to teams like Elon, DePaul, and Northern Iowa. Considering these factors, it is advisable to bet on Illinois State and anticipate a convincing victory.

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SportsJaw Huskies vs Redbirds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Huskies vs Redbirds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies+900 → +790Moved
  • Moneyline · Illinois St. Redbirds-1,800 → -1,350Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies+15.5 (-110) → +13.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Illinois St. Redbirds-15.5 (-110) → -13.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143.5 (-110) → 141 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143.5 (-110) → 141 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Illinois Huskies
9-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Illinois St. Redbirds
23-13 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T13:14:25.429Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 81-60

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 81-60 on December 18, 2024, a 21-point decision in the series. Illinois St. Redbirds' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Illinois Huskies +13.75 (-110) spread, Illinois St. Redbirds covered, while the 141 total pushed.

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