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Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks
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Northern Illinois (5-18) vs Buffalo (7-16)
February 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Illinois -2 — Over/Under: 152.5
The Buffalo Bulls and Northern Illinois Huskies meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the NIU Convocation Center. Here’s a Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Pick.
Buffalo Bulls Betting PreviewÂ
The Buffalo Bulls lost to Toledo and Georgia State, and they play Bowling Green, Western Michigan, and Ball State next. The Buffalo Bulls are averaging 72.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 81.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Ryan Sabol is averaging 15.7 points and 3 rebounds, while Tyson Dunn is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Ben Michaels is grabbing 4.3 rebounds and Anquan Boldin Jr. is dishing 1.3 assists. The Buffalo Bulls are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Buffalo Bulls are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting PreviewÂ
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Bowling Green and Louisiana, and they play Ball State, Akron, and Eastern Michigan next. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 71.4 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.4 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Quentin Jones is averaging 16.3 points and 4.4 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. is averaging 13.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Quaran McPherson is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Butler is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Buffalo has lost each of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Northern Illinois’ last three games.
Why the Buffalo Bulls will win
- Northern Illinois has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against the Mid-American Conference at NIU Convocation Center.
- Buffalo has won three of its last four games at NIU Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Buffalo has won the first half in each of its last four road games against Northern Illinois.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Northern Illinois’ last 10 games against Conference opponents at NIU Convocation Center have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Five of Buffalo’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.6).
- Northern Illinois ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.5).
- Buffalo ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.8).
- Buffalo ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (29.6).
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Injury Report
Neither Buffalo nor Northern Illinois have a player listed on its injury report.
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Prediction
You’re scrapping the bottom of the barrel getting involved in this spot. Buffalo and Northern Illinois are in awful form and don’t cover numbers either to be worth your time. However, somebody has to win, and it’s why I lean toward Northern Illinois at home and the small chalk. All five of Northern Illinois’ wins this season came at home. Buffalo is 2-10 SU on the road and has allowed 80 or more points in five of its last seven games. If Northern Illinois is going to win another game this season, this is it. I’ll lay the small number with the Huskies at home. However, there are far and away better options out there on a nice Tuesday CBB card.
