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Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois prediction: Northern Illinois favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Northern Illinois will face Central Michigan in men's college basketball action at NIU Convocation Center on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Northern Illinois as the most likely winner of the Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Central Michigan and Northern Illinois 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Northern Illinois a 61% chance of beating Central Michigan. Our predicted final score has Northern Illinois winning 76-73.
According to our model, Northern Illinois (-2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 149.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Michigan | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -135 |
| Total | o149.5 (-108) | u149.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northern Illinois -2.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Northern Illinois | -135 |
| Total | Over 149.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Illinois to win.
Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Northern Illinois and Central Michigan at NIU Convocation Center is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: NIU Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Northern Illinois, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat Central Michigan on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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