| MATCHUP | Northern Illinois Huskies | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-15 | 7-17 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 146.5 (-105) | Under 146.5 (-115) |
| Where | McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Borrowing Green, beat Georgia State, and they play Buffalo next. Northern Illinois has lost 8 of its last 11 games.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 72.1 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Makhai Valentine is averaging 14 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Dylan Ducommun is averaging 12.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. Gianni Cobb is dishing 4 assists and JJ Taylor is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas lost to UMass and Louisiana, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Central Michigan has lost 10 of its last 13 games.
The Central Michigan Chippewas are averaging 73.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 12.3 points and 1.6 assists, while Tamario Adley is averaging 12 points and 4.5 rebounds. Logan McIntire is the third double-digit scorer and Phat Phat Brooks is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Central Michigan Chippewas are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Central Michigan Chippewas are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 11 Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of Central Michigan’s last five games.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Central Michigan has lost seven of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won three of the last four games between Northern Illinois and Central Michigan.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in 10 of its last 13 day games against the Mid-American Conference at McGuirk Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between Northern Illinois and Central Michigan at McGuirk Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of Northern Illinois’ last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at McGuirk Arena have produced a total of 153+ points.
Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan Prediction
Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan back in December, but the Huskies have been riding the struggle bus ever since. NIU is also just 2-11 SU on the road this season. Central Michigan has seen 6 of its 7 wins come at home, and it’s snagged its best wins of the season recently. Central Michigan beat Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, and Kent State over the last month. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. The line is reasonable. Give me Central Michigan and the chalk.