Northern Illinois vs. Kent State Prediction, Picks and Odds

Northern Illinois vs. Kent State: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

• Teams: Northern Illinois vs. Kent State
• Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center

Current Betting Odds

• Spread: Kent State favored at -16.5
• Total (Over/Under): 157.5
• Moneyline Odds: Northern Illinois +1160, Kent State -2100

Dimers' Win Probabilities

• Northern Illinois: 7%
• Kent State: 93%

Dimers' predictive model estimates win probabilities after simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view of each team's chances.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this college basketball matchup is Northern Illinois 71-88 Kent State.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives Northern Illinois a win probability of 7%, while Kent State has a win probability of 93%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Kent State is more likely to beat Northern Illinois in CBB action at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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