Akron vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/2/2024]

Northern Illinois will face the favored Akron in College Basketball action at NIU Convocation Center on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Akron vs. Northern Illinois matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Akron vs. Northern Illinois Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's College Basketball game between Akron and Northern Illinois 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Akron a 69% chance of beating Northern Illinois, and our predicted final score has Akron winning 77-72.

According to our model, Northern Illinois (+6) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 148.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.

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Akron vs. Northern Illinois Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Akron	Northern Illinois
Spread	-6 (-108)	+6 (-112)
Moneyline	-258	+210
Total	o148.5 (-110)	u148.5 (-110)

• Northern Illinois is listed as the +6 underdog versus Akron, with -112 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Akron (-6) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Northern Illinois at +210. That means you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if it wins.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings also has the best moneyline odds for Akron at -258, where you can risk $258 to win $100 for a total payout of $358 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 148.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Akron vs. Northern Illinois Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Northern Illinois +6	-112
Moneyline	Northern Illinois	+210
Total	Over 148.5	-110

While Akron is more likely to win the game, taking Northern Illinois moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Akron vs. Northern Illinois on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Akron vs. Northern Illinois Game Information

Tuesday's action between Northern Illinois and Akron in College Basketball at NIU Convocation Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Akron vs. Northern Illinois
• Date: Tuesday January 2, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: NIU Convocation Center

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Conclusion

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