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Northern Illinois Huskies vs Bowling Green Falcons Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Stroh Center — Bowling Green, OH

Article updated Feb 3, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Northern Illinois (5-16, 1-8 MAC) will face off against Bowling Green (7-14, 3-7 MAC) at the Stroh Center on Tuesday night in hopes of ending their two-game losing streak.

Game outlook

Northern Illinois (5-16, 1-8 MAC) will face off against Bowling Green (7-14, 3-7 MAC) at the Stroh Center on Tuesday night in hopes of ending their two-game losing streak. The Huskies, who are coming off a close loss to Toledo, will look to bounce back against the Falcons, who are coming off a loss to Central Michigan. Bowling Green has a strong track record against Northern Illinois, winning 8 out of their last 10 matchups. The Falcons are favored to win with a -5.5 point spread that has not changed. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +205 | Falcons -255

Spread: Huskies +5.5 (-110) | Falcons -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bowling Green will win straight-up is 72%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies are currently on a two-game losing streak and have lost their last 10 road games. Despite scoring 85 points in their last game and shooting well from the field, they have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 76.5 points per game. The team is ranked 273 in offense, averaging 70.75 points per game, and 294 in defense, allowing an average of 75.85 points per game. They have a power ranking of 216 and a season record of 5-16. The team ranks poorly in shooting percentage, rebounding, and defensive stats, and will need to improve their performance on both ends of the court if they want to secure a win in their upcoming game.

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Bowling Green Falcons Analysis

The Bowling Green Falcons are looking to break a five-game losing streak and secure their fourth conference win of the season in their upcoming game. Despite averaging 76.2 points per game, they struggled offensively in their last game, shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three-point range. Javontae Campbell led with 17 points, followed by Trey Thomas with 15 points and Jamai Felt with nine points and seven rebounds. Defensively, the Falcons have given up an average of 77.1 points per game and allowed 90 points in their last outing. With a power ranking of 341, they rank 165th for offense and 288th for defense. Additionally, Bowling Green averages 44.00% of field goals, 75.51% of free throws, and 34.09% of three-pointers. On defense, they allow 45.45% of field goals, 78.06% of free throws, and 32.59% of three-pointers. In their upcoming game, the Falcons will need to improve defensively and capitalize on their offensive strengths to secure a much-needed victory.

Bowling Green Favored to Dominate Matchup Against Struggling Huskies

Bowling Green has displayed superior performance metrics in comparison to the struggling Huskies, making them the more favorable team in this upcoming matchup. The Falcons have secured a commendable home record by winning half of their last eight games, while the Huskies have endured a daunting 10-game losing streak on the road. Bowling Green holds the advantage due to their efficient shooting prowess, with a shooting percentage of over 43% at home, while the Huskies struggle with converting shots at under 40% on the road. Furthermore, the Falcons have showcased impressive free-throw accuracy by making over 74% in their recent games, in stark contrast to the Huskies' subpar conversion rate of less than 65%. Bowling Green's adeptness at securing offensive rebounds and ball possession, coupled with their robust defensive strategies, positions them well for this game. Given the Huskies' defensive vulnerabilities, expect a challenging game for them, with Bowling Green as the recommended pick to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies+205 → +230Moved
  • Moneyline · Bowling Green Falcons-255 → -280Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies+5.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons-5.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Illinois Huskies
9-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bowling Green Falcons
18-14 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-04T03:16:34.201Z). 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

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 84-77

Bowling Green Falcons defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 84-77 on February 4, 2025, a 7-point decision in the series. Bowling Green Falcons' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 38-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Illinois Huskies +6.5 (-110) spread, Bowling Green Falcons covered, while the 161 combined points finished over the recorded total of 146.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 72dolphinsSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -5.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Bowling Green Falcons -5.5 (-110)Win
  • DengWinsSpread · Northern Illinois Huskies +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Over 146.5 (-110)Win