The Northern Illinois Huskies (9-19, 4-12 MAC) are big, 10.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (21-8, 12-4 MAC) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at NIU Convocation Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 148.5.
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Kent State Cover -10.5 vs Northern Illinois -109
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois betting lines
- Kent State moneyline odds to win: -637
- Northern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +437
- Spread: Kent State (-10.5)
- Total: 148.5
Kent State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, Kent State owns a better record against the spread (7-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (4-7-0).
- The Golden Flashes have hit the over on the total in 10 of 14 home games (71.4%), compared to five of 11 road games (45.5%).
- Kent State has performed better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 11-2, compared to going 5-3 in road games.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Golden Flashes have been scoring 74.1 points per game, an average that’s much lower than the 85.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Kent State has been tougher on defense as of late, allowing 74.2 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 80.1 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Golden Flashes are making 1.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.5 compared to 9.7 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (33.2% compared to 35.4% season-long).
Kent State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-16-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 10-13-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 16-11-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-5 (Home: 11-2; Away: 5-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (166th in nation) | 43.9 (156th) | 36.3 (25th) | 30.0 (120th) | 16.3 (52nd) | 13.6 (348th) |
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Northern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Northern Illinois has a lower winning percentage at home (.300, 3-7-0 record) than away (.625, 10-6-0).
- Huskies games have finished above the over/under more often at home (three times out of 10) than away (four of 16) this season.
- This year the Huskies are 1-4 at home as moneyline underdogs (.200 winning percentage). On the road they are 3-13 (.188).
Recent trends
- The Huskies are averaging 62.2 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 7.6 fewer points than their average for the season (69.8).
- While Northern Illinois is ceding 76.4 points per game in 2025-26, it has bettered that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 74.0 points per contest.
- The Huskies are sinking 7.5 three-pointers per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.6 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.1). In addition, they have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (31.6%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (31.9%).
Northern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 10-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 11-10-0)
- O-U-P: 7-19-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 4-12-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-17 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.8 (331st in nation) | 47.7 (339th) | 31.1 (234th) | 30.1 (127th) | 12.9 (255th) | 13.6 (348th) |
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