Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Miami Ohio Redhawks meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Millett Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Miami Ohio Redhawks prediction.

Northern Illinois Huskies Recap

The Northern Illinois Huskies come into this game looking to add on to their 85-65 win over Western Michigan last time out to sit at 7-13 this season. After this game, Northern Illinois will head on the road for a game against Georgia State.

Huskies Snap Two-Game Skid

Makhai Valentine leads the Huskies in scoring with 14 PPG and 5.4 RPG while Dylan Ducommun has 12.9 PPG with 2.8 RPG and 3.2 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Northern Illinois so far this season. Gustav Winther has 8.3 PPG with 5 RPG and Gianni Cobb has 8.2 PPG with 2.4 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead NIU in assists. Taj Walters has 7.5 PPG with a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Huskies in rebounding while Daemar Kelly has 7 PPG with 3.3 RPG. As a team, Northern Illinois is averaging 73.6 PPG on 42.5% shooting from the field, 32.1% from three and 67.6% from the foul line this season.

Miami Ohio Redhawks Recap

The Miami Ohio Redhawks come into this game looking to add on to their 86-84 win over UMass last time out to sit at 21-0 this season. After this game, Miami Ohio will head on the road for a game against Buffalo.

Redhawks Looking To Keep Unbeaten Run Going

Brant Byers leads the Redhawks in scoring with 14.8 PPG along with 4.3 RPG while Evan Ipsaro has 13.9 PPG with 2.4 RPG and 3.3 APG. Almar Atlason has 12.8 PPG with 2.9 RPG and Peter Suder has 12.4 PPG with 4.2 RPG and a team-high 4.3 APG to lead the Redhawks in assists. Eian Elmer has 10 PPG with 6.1 RPG to lead the Redhawks in rebounding while also capping off the group of double-digit scorers for Miami Ohio so far this season. Antoine Woolfolk has 9.3 PPG with 4.9 RPG and Luke Skaljac has 7.7 PPG with 3.6 RPG and 4.1 APG as well this season. As a team, Miami Ohio is averaging 93.3 PPG on 53.4% shooting from the field, 41.6% from three and 78.4% from the foul line this season.

Northern Illinois Huskies @ Miami RedHawks Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Miami RedHawks will win

• Miami (OH) has won each of its last 27 games at John D. Millett Hall.
• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 17 Saturday road games.
• Miami (OH) has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 day games at John D. Millett Hall.

Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win

• The road team has won five of the last six games between Northern Illinois and Miami (OH).
• The road team has won the first half in four of Miami (OH)’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northern Illinois’ last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of Miami (OH)’s last six games have produced a total of 160+ points.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Miami Ohio Redhawks Prediction

I’m on the Redhawks here. It’s a big number and there’s been a couple of spots where Miami Ohio has found themselves in deeper than they probably should be. However, Miami Ohio is the clear better team here and should have no problems dismantling NIU in this game on their way to another W. Give me Miami Ohio.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Miami Ohio -17.5