Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the University Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Broncos’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Illinois

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Michigan

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Illinois and Western Michigan

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

Northern Illinois is Struggling

Northern Illinois is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost five games in a row. Two games ago against Miami of Ohio, they lost 84-69 and in the last game against Central Michigan, they ended up losing 71-66. At halftime, they were down 35-29 and they couldn’t fight back as they ended up losing. Quaran McPherson put up 22 points and four rebounds. Getting out to a slow start can’t happen again in this game if they want to come away with a victory 

Northern Illinois currently sits with a 4-13 record overall and they have gone 5-9 against the spread so far this season. Northern Illinois is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 76.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 275th in the league while the defense is ranked 300th in the league. This just is a team that hasn’t played very good basketball over. Quentin Jones is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 44.7 percent from the field. 

Why Northern Illinois Will Beat Western Michigan

• Western Michigan has lost eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The road team has won four of Western Michigan’s last five games.
• Northern Illinois has won the first half in four of its last five night games against Western Michigan.

Western Michigan Looks to Bounce Back

Western Michigan two games ago faced off against Kent State in the last game, and they were able to secure a 94-83 victory. In the last game against Buffalo, the offense scored 76 points while the defense gave up 85 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 53-39 and although they scored 37 points in the second half it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. Chansey Willis Jr was the top player for Western Michigan putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists. 

Western Michigan comes into this game with a 4-13 record and they have gone 6-9-1 against the spread. Western Michigan is averaging 72.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 237th in the league while the defense is ranked 304th. Willis Jr has been the top player averaging 16 points while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 21.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Western Michigan Will Beat Northern Illinois

• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won 13 of Northern Illinois’ last 17 games.
• Western Michigan has won the first half in four of its last five night games.

Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction

Let’s just say there are better games to bet on if you want to make a bet on the side of a game. In this game though we are going to look at the total. These offenses have been good, but more importantly, the defense for both teams has been an issue, and that is going to be the difference here. Western Michigan is giving up 76.9 points per game and their defense is going to have some major issues again. Back the over to cash here.