Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  January 28th, at the NIU Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Zips’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Southeastern Northern Illinois

-Recent betting trends in games played between Akron and Northern Illinois

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

Akron Keeps Winning

Akron has all kinds of confidence right now, and they just keep winning games. Akron has won seven straight games, and they are going to look for another elite offensive game here. Two games ago against Miami Ohio, Akron scored 102 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. At halftime, they were up 52-27 and they ever looked back. Tavari Jackson put up 15 points, six rebounds, and one assist. 

Akron sits with a 14-5 record overall and they have gone 10-7 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the 17 games so far this season. Akron is averaging 84.2 points while their defense is giving up 73.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 234th in the league. They are averaging 18.58 assists per game which is 7th in the league. Guard Nate Johnson is averaging 13.1 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 29.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Northern Illinois Looks for Second Straight Win

Northern Illinois has some confidence right now and they are looking for their second straight win. Northern Illinois faced off against Ball State and they were able to secure a 76-66 victory. At halftime, they were up 40-29 and in the second half, they ended up cruising to the win. Nassir Muhammad had a strong game putting up 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Northern Illinois sits with a 5-14 record overall and they have gone 7-9 against the spread. Northern Illinois is averaging 70.8 points while their defense is giving up 75.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 268th in the league while the defense is ranked 289th. They are grabbing 29.11 rebounds per game which is 332nd in the league. Quentin Jones is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Akron vs Northern Illinois Prediction

Arkon has a better record on the road than Northern Illinois has at home. Akron, on the season, is averaging 84.2 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Northern Illinois defense is giving up 75.6 points per game and they are going to give up even higher than that here. Northern Illinois will have no answer, and Akron will cruise. Back Akron against the spread.