Northern Illinois Huskies vs Eastern Illinois Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Groniger Arena in Charleston, IL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Eastern Illinois is favored by -2 vs. Northern Illinois.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers -2
This game will be played at Groniger Arena at 3:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Eastern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Northern Illinois Have What it Takes on the Road?
Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game
On Wednesday, November 27th, the Huskies dropped an 87-82 decision to Valparaiso on the road. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs, Northern Illinois kept things closer than expected.
After trailing 41-39 at halftime, the Huskies scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
Northern Illinois put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and hitting 10 of 22 from beyond the arc, also at 45.5%. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, going 22 of 30 from the line.
Nasir Muhammad led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Quentin Jones added 20 points despite shooting just 1 of 6 from deep. Cooper Schwieger contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds in just 17 minutes of action.
Despite Northern Illinois holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 87 points. The Huskies allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Northern Illinois limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, or 28% shooting. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 44 times, where they converted 35 free throws, or 79%.
Will the Panthers Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Eastern Illinois Panthers Recent Game/Games
Eastern Illinois fell to Valparaiso 81-53 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game. The Panthers were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-29 at halftime, Eastern Illinois struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 46. The game’s total points ended at 134, falling short of the O/U line of 142.
Eastern Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a 27.8% mark from three-point range, hitting 5 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on only 50%, going 10 for 20.
The Panthers managed 9 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists as a team. Nakyel Shelton led the way with 20 points and 3 assists, while Tyler Schmidt added 19 points, shooting 4 for 4 from the field and 2 for 2 from beyond the arc. Justus McNair contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes.
Even though Eastern Illinois held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, they still allowed 81 points. The Panthers gave up 14 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois’ defense allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 32% from deep. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 23 free throws at a 92% clip. The Panthers gave up 18 offensive rebounds.