Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/24

Betting on today’s Huskies and Broncos game? Catch the action at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and the Broncos are favored to win at home against the Huskies.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5

This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Broncos.
• Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Huskies Lock in a Win at Kalamazoo?

Through 14 games, Northern Illinois has a record of 6-8, including a seven-game losing streak. In Mid-American Conference play, the Huskies are 0-2, compared to 6-6 in non-conference action. On the road, Northern Illinois is 2-5, and they have lost their last four games away from home.

As underdogs, the Huskies have gone 3-8, and they have been the underdog in 11 of their 14 games. In their last outing, they fell to Ohio by a score of 78-66. Over their last 10 games on the road, Northern Illinois has a record of 3-7.

As the underdog this season, Northern Illinois has gone just 4-7 vs. the spread. Over their last three games as the underdog, the Huskies are 0-3 ATS and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as the underdog. On the road this year, Northern Illinois is 3-4 ATS and their road ATS mark over their last 10 games is 5-5.

Over their last three games, the over/under record for Northern Illinois is 1-2. So far this season, their over/under record is 6-6. The average scoring total in their games this year is 155.5 points, compared to an average over/under line of 153.7. Today’s over/under line is 152.5. Currently, their games have finished with more points than today’s line in seven of their 14 games.

In their most recent game, the Northern Illinois offense put up just 66 points vs. the Ohio Bobcats. Overall, they are now averaging 76.9 points per game which is 149th in the country. Leading the team in scoring is David Coit, who is averaging 18.1 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Zarique Nutter also maintains a PPG average of 15.2 heading into game.

So far, the Huskies’ defense is ranked 280th in the country at 78.0 points per contest. Northern Illinois’ defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Ohio offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.

Are Western Michigan Ready for a Home Win?

Western Michigan will be looking to extend their win streak to three games when they host Northern Illinois. The Broncos are 5-9 overall, including a 2-4 record at home.

Coming off an 82-77 win over Buffalo, Western Michigan has gone 5-5 in their last ten games at home. On the season, they have been the underdog 12 times compared to just one game as the favorite.

Western Michigan’s ATS record this season is 7-6, including a mark of 3-3 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Broncos are 4-6 vs. the spread.

Western Michigan’s over/under record this season is 7-6 and today’s over/under line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 171 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 6-3.

In their recent matchup, the Western Michigan offense ended with 82 points against Buffalo. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Broncos have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 207th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 196th in terms of percentage and 142nd in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Western Michigan defense is giving up an average of 75.0 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.4 threes per game vs. Northern Illinois. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.0%.