| MATCHUP | Toledo Rockets | Northern Illinois Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-6 | 5-10 |
| Where | NIU Convocation Center, Dekalb, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Toledo Rockets and Northern Illinois Huskies meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the NIU Convocation Center. Here’s a Toledo vs Northern Illinois Prediction. This article will include a Toledo vs Northern Illinois Pick.
Toledo Rockets Betting Preview
The Toledo Rockets beat Western Michigan and Central Michigan, and they play Miami OH next. Toledo has won 3 straight games.
The Toledo Rockets are averaging 83 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 48 percent shooting. Sonny Wilson is averaging 16.9 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Leroy Blyden Jr. is averaging 15.4 point and 2.9 rebounds. Sean Craig is the third double-digit scorer and Kyler Vanderjagt is grabbing 2.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. The Toledo Rockets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Toledo Rockets are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview
The Northern Illinois Huskies lost to Buffalo and Kent State, and they play Eastern Michigan next. Northern Illinois has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 76.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Makhai Valentine is averaging 13.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Dylan Ducommun is averaging 13.2 points and 3 rebounds. Gustav Winther is dishing 1.1 assists and JJ Taylor is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Northern Illinois Huskies are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Illinois Huskies are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win
- Northern Illinois has won four of its last five night games against Toledo.
- Northern Illinois has won the first half in three of its last four night games at NIU Convocation Center.
Why the Toledo Rockets will win
- Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 10 Tuesday games against the Mid-American Conference.
- Toledo has won six of its last seven games against Northern Illinois.
- Toledo has won the first half in 23 of its last 30 road night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Northern Illinois’ last 16 home games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of Toledo’s last 12 Tuesday road games against the Mid-American Conference have produced a total of 158+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Toledo ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.7%).
- Toledo ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.5%).
Toledo vs Northern Illinois Prediction
Toledo is the more talented team, and Northern Illinois doesn’t play a lick of defense. A blowout loss wouldn’t be shocking. However, Toledo is 4-6-1 ATS on the season. Northern Illinois just gave Kent State a scare as a double-digit underdog. Northern Illinois upset Loyola Chicago as a double-digit underdog. Northern Illinois has won 4 of the last 6 games against Toledo, and all of those wins came as a big underdog. At home, I’ll take a shot with the points.