The Central Michigan Chippewas (7-9, 1-3 MAC) visit the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-12, 0-4 MAC) after losing five straight road games. The Chippewas are favored by 9.5 points in the contest, which begins at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The point total for the matchup is 141.
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Central Michigan Cover -9.5 vs Northern Illinois -110
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois betting lines
- Central Michigan moneyline odds to win: -508
- Northern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +379
- Spread: Central Michigan (-9.5)
- Total: 141
Central Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Central Michigan has played better when playing at home, covering three times in four home games, and five times in eight road games.
- The Chippewas have hit the over on the total in three of four home games (75%), compared to five of eight road games (62.5%).
- In home games, Central Michigan has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 2-1 (.667). When playing on the road, it is 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Chippewas’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 74.5 points per contest compared to the 73.4 they’ve averaged this year.
- Central Michigan’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (72.3) is two more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (70.3).
- The Chippewas are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 6 threes per game and shooting 30.6% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.8 makes and 30.8% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Central Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (168th in nation) | 42.1 (119th) | 32.8 (166th) | 30.1 (124th) | 13.6 (196th) | 12.7 (289th) |
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Northern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Northern Illinois is 1-3-0 at home against the spread (.250 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-6-0 ATS (.333).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Huskies’ games have finished above the over/under at home (25%, one of four) than away (55.6%, five of nine).
- In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Huskies have a better winning percentage at home (.250, 1-3 record) than on the road (.000, 0-9).
Recent trends
- The Huskies have fared better offensively in their previous 10 games, generating 72.4 points per contest, 1.6 more than their season average of 70.8.
- While Northern Illinois is ceding 76.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 79.6 points per contest.
- The Huskies are sinking 9.3 treys per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.4 more than their average for the season (8.9). That said, they have a lower shooting percentage from downtown over their previous 10 contests (32%) compared to their season average (32.1%).
Northern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-9-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 2-6-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 4-9-0)
- O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-12 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.5 (348th in nation) | 45.2 (284th) | 29.2 (330th) | 37.6 (357th) | 12.7 (261st) | 11.4 (178th) |
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