The Northern Illinois Huskies'(11-16, 7-7 MAC) visit the Ohio Bobcats'(16-11, 8-6) on Tuesday. Tip from Convocation Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Illinois vs. Ohio'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Northern Illinois lost to Miami (Ohio) 66-65 in overtime at home Saturday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. It has now lost back-to-back games but is still 6-4 in its last 10. The Huskies are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in that same span to improve to 13-11 ATS on the season.
Ohio destroyed Central Michigan 76-59 on the road on Saturday to cover ass 9.5-point favorites. It has now won 5 games in a row and 7 of its last 10. In that span, the Bobcats are 6-4 ATS to improve to 14-12 ATS this season.
Ohio beat Northern Illinois 82-76 on the road to cover as 5-point favorites as the Over (149.5) connected the last time these teams faced off on Feb. 7.