Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Mike Allen, Senior NCAAB Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Mar 5, 01:37 | 4 min read

Bowling Green Falcons (BGSU)

Basketball NCAAB Wed 5 Mar 07:00

Northern Illinois Huskies (NIU)

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Bowling Green Could Prove Too Strong

Our pick is that Bowling Green will gain the upper hand in their meeting with Northern Illinois. This leads us to backing them against the spread at 1.91, with the -4 line offering lots of appeal.

8 Wins for Bowling Green in Last 10 H2H Encounters

Bowling Green Falcons claimed a victory in their previous game. A 61-52 home win occurred against Ball State.

Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Western Michigan Broncos by a 74-70 scoreline.

Bowling Green have beaten Northern Illinois in their last two matchups. On the road, they won 83-72 and followed up with a 84-77 home win. In the past 10 games between the teams, Bowling Green have won eight.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Bowling Green 14-18 2352 2366 -14 9-9 5-9 2L
Northern Illinois 6-25 2199 2383 -184 5-10 1-15 1W
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our college basketball handicappers have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the action.

Key Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois stats:

  • The -4 line has been covered by BGSU in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -4 line has been covered by BGSU in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4 line has been covered by BGSU in 2 consecutive games against NIU.

Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Prediction

Place a wager on Bowling Green with a -4 spread in this college contest. We’re confident they can cover this generous betting line at odds of 1.91.

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Bowling Green -4 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

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Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Bet Builder Tips

Spread BGSU -4
Totals Under 143.5
Result & BTTS 80 BGSU / No

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Bowling Green -4 on the spread, along with Under 143.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Bowling Green to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bowling Green Bowling Green logo 71 - 65 Northern Illinois logo Northern Illinois

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Bowling Green on the correct score lines. For example, a 71-65 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Bowling Green Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability of winning this college game, Bowling Green might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.49 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northern Illinois are trading at 2.64.

4.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 142.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 142.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

Bowling Green are favorites at odds of 1.57 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Northern Illinois available at 2.25 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Bowling Green logo Bowling Green Stats

Northern Illinois logo Northern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Mid-American Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Akron 28-6 2876 2532 344 19-0 9-6 7W
Miami (OH) 25-9 2740 2473 267 17-1 8-8 1L
Kent State 22-11 2433 2256 177 12-5 10-6 1L
Toledo 18-15 2603 2645 -42 12-5 6-10 1L
Ohio 16-16 2554 2449 105 12-3 4-13 3L
Eastern Michigan 16-16 2355 2449 -94 10-5 6-11 2L
Ball State 14-17 2336 2300 36 9-8 5-9 4L
Central Michigan 14-17 2341 2237 104 8-6 6-11 1L
Bowling Green 14-18 2352 2366 -14 9-9 5-9 2L
Western Michigan 12-20 2306 2433 -127 6-9 6-11 1L
Buffalo 9-22 2226 2508 -282 6-9 3-13 2L
Northern Illinois 6-25 2199 2383 -184 5-10 1-15 1W
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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