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Louisiana vs Northern Illinois Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Northern Illinois (5-17) vs Louisiana (7-17)
February 8, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Northern Illinois +1 — Over/Under: 143.5
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Northern Illinois Huskies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the NIU Convocation Center. Here’s a Louisiana vs Northern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Louisiana vs Northern Illinois Pick.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Betting PreviewÂ
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns lost to South Alabama and Georgia Southern, and they play Troy, Marshall, and Southern Miss next. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are averaging 66.5 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is averaging 13.5 points and 1.2 assists, while Kentrell Garnett is averaging 10.5 points and 2.2 rebounds. Christian Wright is dishing 2.3 assists and Koron Davis is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.5 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting PreviewÂ
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Bowling Green and Toledo, and they play Buffalo, Ball State, and Akron next. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 71.7 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Quentin Jones is averaging 16.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. is averaging 13.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. Quaran McPherson is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Butler is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Louisiana has lost seven of its last eight day games.
- Northern Illinois has won three of its last four day games at NIU Convocation Center following a road loss.
Why the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Louisiana has won the first half in each of its last four games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northern Illinois ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.6).
- Northern Illinois ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.6).
- Louisiana ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
- Louisiana ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.4).
Louisiana vs Northern Illinois Injury Report
Neither Louisiana nor Northern Illinois have a player listed on its injury report.
Louisiana vs Northern Illinois Prediction
These are two awful basketball teams, and you should probably call the 1-800 number if looking to get involved. I’m not eager to pick a side in this matchup. However, it’s a pick ’em spot, and Northern Illinois has seen all five of its wins this season come at home. If Northern Illinois is going to win another game this year, this would be it. Louisiana is one of the worst offensive teams in the country and doesn’t defend much either. If forced to pick a side, I’d lean toward Northern Illinois because of home court.
