Massachusetts vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Picks and Odds

Massachusetts vs. Northern Illinois: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

• Teams: Massachusetts vs. Northern Illinois
• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Venue: NIU Convocation Center

Current Betting Odds

• Spread: Massachusetts favored at -8.5
• Total (Over/Under): 156
• Moneyline Odds: Massachusetts -355, Northern Illinois +310

Dimers' Win Probabilities

• Massachusetts: 79%
• Northern Illinois: 21%

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 Massachusetts 83-74 Northern Illinois.

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 Massachusetts a win probability of 79%, while Northern Illinois has a win probability of 21%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Massachusetts is more likely to beat Northern Illinois in CBB action at NIU 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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