Northern Illinois vs Toledo Prediction 2/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Northern Illinois Huskies and Toledo Rockets meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Convocation Center. Here’s a Northern Illinois vs. Toledo prediction. This article will include a Northern Illinois vs. Toledo pick.

Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Ohio, beat Buffalo, and they play Ball State next. Northern Illinois has lost 6 of its last 9 games.

The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 70.9 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Makhai Valentine is averaging 13.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Dylan Ducommun is averaging 11.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. Gianni Cobb is dishing out 4 assists, and JJ Taylor is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.

Toledo Rockets Betting Preview

The Toledo Rockets lost to Bowling Green, beat Eastern Michigan, and they play Ohio next. Toledo has split its last 8 games.

The Toledo Rockets are averaging 81.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 77.6 points on 47 percent shooting. Sonny Wilson is averaging 17.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Leroy Blyden Jr. is averaging 15.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Sean Craig is the third double-digit scorer, and Austin Parks is grabbing 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists. The Toledo Rockets are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toledo Rockets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Toledo Rockets will win

• Northern Illinois has lost 14 of its last 16 road games against Conference opponents.
• Toledo has won 27 of its last 33 games against Conference opponents at Savage Arena.
• Toledo has won the first half in each of its last five home games.

Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win

• The road team has won four of Northern Illinois’ last five games.
• Toledo has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Northern Illinois’ last 15 games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Six of Toledo’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 160+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Toledo ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.6).
• Toledo ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.3%).

Northern Illinois vs Toledo Prediction

Northern Illinois hasn’t had much success on the road this season and lost to Toledo on the road last month by 14 points. Northern Illinois just isn’t good enough offensively to hang with the Rockets. Toledo has done a fine job of beating up on the teams it’s supposed to beat up on and has covered 7 of its last 10 games. It’s a thick number, but there’s a real gap between these offenses. I’ll lay the points with Toledo at home.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Toledo -11.5