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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State prediction: Ball State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Illinois vs Ball State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as Northern Illinois locks horns with Ball State in men's college basketball action at John E. Worthen Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Ball State as the most likely winner of the Northern Illinois vs. Ball State game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Illinois vs. Ball State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Illinois and Ball State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Ball State a 73% chance of beating Northern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Ball State winning 74-68.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Northern Illinois and Ball State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Northern Illinois vs. Ball State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Illinois | Ball State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-102) | -5.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -265 |
| Total | o141.5 (-114) | u141.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Illinois vs. Ball State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +5.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Ball State | -265 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -114 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Ball State to win.
Northern Illinois vs. Ball State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Ball State and Northern Illinois at John E. Worthen Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Illinois vs. Ball State
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: John E. Worthen Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ball State, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Northern Illinois on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northern Illinois vs. Ball State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest 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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