Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Miami Ohio vs Northern Illinois Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th, at the NIU Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Miami Ohio

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Illinois

-Recent betting trends in games played between Miami Ohio and Northern Illinois

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Redhawks and Huskies. 

NIU is Struggling 

NIU has had some issues heading into this game and they looked awful in the last game. NIU faced off against Ohio, and they scored 108 points while the defense gave up only 70 points, and that led to the defeat. Quentin Jones put up 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that scored at least 12 points. The offense was fine but the defense is what really let them down. At halftime, they were down 57-39 and in the second half, it didn’t get any better. 

Overall this season NIU sits with a 4-11 record and they have gone 4-8 against the spread. Northern Illinois is averaging 70.9 points while their defense is giving up 76.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 275th in the league while the defense is ranked 302nd in the league. Quentin Jones is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Miami Ohio Looks Good 

Miami Has Confidence Heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. In the last game, they faced off against Western Michigan, and they scored 91 points while the defense gave up 71 points, and that led to the 20-point victory. Kam Craft had a strong game putting up 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 16 points. Miami on the season is averaging 83.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 201st. Forward Kam Craft is averaging 17 points while shooting 48 percent from the field. 

Why Miami Will Beat Northern Illinois

• Northern Illinois has lost eight of its last nine home night games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Miami (OH) has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Illinois has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Mid-American Conference at NIU Convocation Center.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northern Illinois ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.5).
• Miami (OH) ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (31.3).
• Miami (OH) ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.2).

Miami Ohio vs Northern Illinois Prediction

These are two teams on opposite sides of the standings, and it’s going to be Miami Ohio that is going to end up cruising here. Northern Illinois defense is giving up 76.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend. Miami is averaging 83.5 points per game and they are going to put on an offensive show here. This game is going to be a blowout victory. Back in Miami, Ohio, against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Miami Ohio -13