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Central Michigan Chippewas vs Northern Illinois Huskies Prediction

Game time: March 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: NIU Convocation Center — Dekalb, IL

Article updated Mar 5, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Central Michigan Chippewas are on the road playing the Northern Illinois Huskies at the Convocation Center stadium on Tuesday, 3/5/2024 @ 8:00pm EST. Central Michigan is

Game outlook

The Central Michigan Chippewas are on the road playing the Northern Illinois Huskies at the Convocation Center stadium on Tuesday, 3/5/2024 @ 8:00pm EST. Central Michigan is the betting favorite opening at -1 and the current line is Central Michigan -3.

Chippewas vs Huskies Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Chippewas to win tonight's game by 1 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Northern Illinois Huskies to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go over 135 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Central Michigan 69 to Northern Illinois 68

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Northern Illinois Huskies, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

55% of SportsJaw users predict Central Michigan Chippewas to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 61%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be CMICH 70.5, N.ILL 64.5.

OddsShark 's prediction is Central Michigan will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

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Central Michigan Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 351, Central Michigan is ranked #329 in offense (scoring an average of 66.57 per game), #126 in defense (allowing an average of 70.43 points to be scored against them per game) and are 16-13 (15-13 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Chippewas hit an average of 42.58% of their field goals (ranked #289) and 66.81% of their free throws (ranked #329) and makes an average of 30.63% of their three pointers ranked #322 in the NCAAB). They average 35.57 rebounds per game (ranked # 169) and average 11.21 offensive assists and 12.43 turnovers per game (ranked # 318 and 239 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Central Michigan allows an average of 41.45% field goals (ranked #55) and 74.30% free throws (ranked #315 in the NCAAB) The Chippewas allow an average of 31.59% of the three pointers (ranked #68) and averages 37.18 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 37.18) Finally, the Chippewas average 13.14 defensive assists and 11.79 turnovers per game (ranked # 206 and 193 respectively).

Northern Illinois Key Betting Stats

Northern Illinois Huskies has a power ranking of 280 and are #190 for offense (scoring an average of 73.39 per game), #324 for defense (giving up an average of 77.93 points per game) and 10-19 (9-18 ATS) overall. Central Michigan went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Northern Illinois.

For offense, the Huskies hit an average of 44.45% of their field goals (ranked #191) and 67.91% of their free throws (ranked #314) and makes an average of 32.79% of their three pointers (ranked #245 in the NCAAB). They average 35.39 rebounds per game (ranked # 177) and average 10.07 offensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game (ranked # 353) and 274 respectively).

On defense, Northern Illinois allows an average of 45.36% field goals (ranked #285) and 68.32% free throws (ranked #27 in the NCAAB) The Huskies allow an average of 36.44% of the three pointers (ranked #337) and averages 36.96 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 36.96) Finally, the Huskies average 14.57 defensive assists and 10.96 turnovers per game (ranked # 309 and 277 respectively).

Betting Summary

Central Michigan has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Northern Illinois Huskies to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go over 135 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas-114 → -158Moved
  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies-105 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas-1 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies+1 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over136.75 (-110) → 135.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136.75 (-110) → 135.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Michigan Chippewas
15-13 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Northern Illinois Huskies
8-19 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-05T11:35:32.203Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Central Michigan Chippewas and Northern Illinois Huskies, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-30Northern Illinois Huskies 77 · Central Michigan Chippewas 84
  • 2023-02-25Northern Illinois Huskies 84 · Central Michigan Chippewas 80
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 69-63

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 69-63 on March 5, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Central Michigan Chippewas' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 32-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Michigan Chippewas -3 (-110) spread, Central Michigan Chippewas covered, while the 132 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • JaredkuntzSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -1.5 (-110)Win
  • EmcSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas -3 (-110)Win