Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, at the NIU Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Falcons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bowling Green

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Illinois

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bowling Green and Northern Illinois

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

Bowling Green’s Defense Has Confidence

Bowling Green has all kinds of confidence heading into this game, especially with the defense. Bowling Green has won three games in a row, and the defense has stepped up. Two games ago against Eastern Michigan, they won 65-60, and in the last game against Ball State, they gave up only 52 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, Bowling Green was up by only a point, but in the second half, they played even better, and that was enough for the victory. Javontae Campbell had a huge game for the Falcons, putting up 26 points, three assists, and one rebound. 

Bowling Green overall hasn’t had a strong season, and they sit with a 13-16 record, and they have gone 15-15-2 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone only 4-8, but this is a great spot to pick one up. Bowling Green likes to push the pace, averaging 74.2 points per game. At times, the defense has been a major issue, and they are going to need the defense to be a whole lot better here. If the defense struggles, they might pick up a bad loss. 

What an Awful Year for Northern Illinois

It has been an awful year for Northern Illinois and they just keep losing games. Against Western Michigan in the last game, Northern Illinois scored 70, but the defense gave up 74 points. It was even worse two games ago against the Miami (OH) Redhawks, with the offense scoring 58 points while the defense gave up 87 points. Quentin Jones is averaging 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. He was the only bright spot, though, and in this game, it will be more critical that the defense makes the stops. 

Northern Illinois has a 5-24 record overall, and they have gone 13-13 against the spread. Overall, the Huskies are averaging 71 points, while their defense is giving up 76.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 268h in the league while the defense is ranked 313rd. If they want any chance in this game, the defense is going to need to be better. Quentin Ones is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 46 percent from the field and 35.34 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Northern Illinois Will Beat Bowling Green

• Bowling Green has lost each of its last seven night games following a home win.
• Bowling Green has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at NIU Convocation Center.

Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Prediction

I really don’t trust either of these teams and in this type of situation, we need the points in your back pocket to help you. The Huskies’ defense has been a problem, but Northern Illinois is averaging 71 points per game. Bowling Green’s defense has been an issue and they are giving up 74.1 points per game. Northern Illinois defense has been what has let them down, but their offense is going to get out to a fast start, and they will end up keeping it close. Back Northern Illinois against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Northern Illinois+3.5