It will be a battle between MAC opponents when the Western Michigan Broncos (6-17, 0-10 MAC) welcome the Northern Illinois Huskies (12-12, 5-6 MAC) to University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Huskies’ last contest, they were topped by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 57-49. Eastern Michigan’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Northern Illinois, who had a mark of 0.357. The Eagles’ mark was below their season average of 0.505, while the Huskies’ was below their season average of 0.544. Dante Thorpe led Northern Illinois in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Broncos were blown out by the Ball State Cardinals in their last game, 79-59. Ball State launched 24 three pointers, making 11 of them (45.8 percent), while Western Michigan was 5-24 (20.8 percent). With 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Seth Dugan was Western Michigan’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Huskies won the most recent game 75-67. Northern Illinois had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.582 vs. 0.480). Western Michigan, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 19.2).
The physical Western Michigan offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this showdown. The Broncos currently rank 99th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.260, while Northern Illinois ranks 226th in FTA rate allowed (0.241).
Northern Illinois Huskies at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Illinois ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Western Michigan ranks 208th (7.8).
The Broncos rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Huskies rank 272nd (18.7).
Northern Illinois ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Western Michigan ranks 170th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Northern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 39.0 points per game (26.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 49.8 points per game (20.5 below their season average).
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