Monmouth Hawks vs Northern Illinois Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Huskies at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL. Get ready to place your bets! Monmouth comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151.5 points.

MONMOUTH HAWKS VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +1.5

This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Huskies.
• Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the Hawks Have What it Takes on the Road?

Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games

Monmouth’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 103-74 to Temple on Friday. The Hawks were +6.5 underdogs heading into the game, but couldn’t keep it close.

Monmouth trailed 54-33 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 of their own. The total points for the game were 177, going over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.

Monmouth’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, despite shooting just 33.8% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they made up for it by hitting 91.7% of their free throws, going 22-for-24 from the line.

Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 75% from three. Steve Settle III and Madison Durr each added 17 points, with Settle grabbing 11 rebounds. Monmouth also pulled down 15 offensive boards and dished out 18 assists in the win.

Monmouth’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Monmouth’s opponents made 10 of 26 three-point attempts, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws, or 78%.

Will the Huskies Make it Happen at Home?

Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game/Games

Northern Illinois dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 80-65 to Georgia Southern on the road. Entering the game as +9 point underdogs, the Huskies failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.

NIU struggled in the first half, trailing 40-24 at the break. While they scored 41 points in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 40 points to Georgia Southern in the final 20 minutes.

Northern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they added 11 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.

James Dent Jr. and Adante’ Holiman were bright spots, each hitting 5 threes. Dent shot 72.7% overall, finishing with 24 points, while Holiman shot 70.0% and added 19 points. Bradley Douglas contributed 17 points, despite hitting just 1 of 5 from deep.

Despite Northern Illinois giving up 80 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Northern Illinois allowed 12 threes on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 6 free throws.