Toledo Rockets vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Rockets versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL. In this Mid-American matchup, the Rockets are the betting favorite against the Huskies. The over/under for the game is 159.5 points.
TOLEDO ROCKETS VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +5.5
This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.
WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Are the Rockets Ready for a Road Win?
So far this season, Toledo has been favored in 10 games and has a record of 7-3 in those matchups. On the road this season, the Rockets have gone 4-3 and their average scoring margin is +0.9 points per game.
Coming into this game, Toledo has an overall record of 11-7 and they are 5-1 in Mid-American Conference play. In their last game, the Rockets lost to Central Michigan by a score of 65-62.
Overall, Toledo is 8-10 against the spread this season. On the road, they are 4-3 vs. the spread and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 road games. As the favorite, the Rockets are just 3-7 vs. the spread this year and have gone 0-5 in their last 5 games as the favorite.
When looking at Toledo’s over/under record of 9-9, their games have averaged 154.6 points per game. Today’s line of 159.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (155.2). This season, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the OU record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.
In their most recent game, the Toledo offense concluded with only 62 points against Central Michigan. Throughout the game, they made 4/20 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Dante Maddox Jr. was the leading scorer for the Rockets, putting up 21 points. In addition, Ra’Heim Moss contributed 15 points.
Coming into the game, Toledo will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.5 points per game (252nd). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Toledo’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 48.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.7% this season.
Can the Huskies Pull Off a Home Win?
After losing their last game to Kent State by a score of 83-76, Northern Illinois comes into tonight’s game with a record of 6-11. The Huskies have lost 10 games in a row and are still searching for their first conference win, as they are 0-5 in Mid-American games.
So far, Northern Illinois has gone 2-5 at home this season, and they have been outscored by an average of 8.3 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, the Huskies are 5-5, and they will be looking to snap a five-game home losing streak tonight.
As the underdog, Northern Illinois has struggled against the spread this season, going just 4-9. Their ATS mark is 5-10 overall, and they have gone 2-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Huskies have an ATS record of just 1-9.
This season, the over/under record for Northern Illinois’ games is 9-6 and today’s line of 159.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (153.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 166 points.
The Huskies’ offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 77.3 points per contest. Offensively, the Huskies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 131st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 86th in terms of percentage and 122nd in three-pointers made.
Looking at the Northern Illinois defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 79.6 points per game (297th). In their most recent game, the Northern Illinois defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Kent State knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 83 points.