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Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan prediction: Why Central Michigan is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Central Michigan will take on Northern Illinois in men's college basketball action at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Central Michigan as the most likely winner of the Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Illinois and Central Michigan 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Central Michigan a 63% chance of defeating Northern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Central Michigan winning 74-71.
According to our model, Northern Illinois (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Illinois | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +172 | -205 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan 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 +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Northern Illinois | +172 |
| Total | Under 146.5 | -115 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Illinois +4.5 at the spread.
Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Central Michigan and Northern Illinois at McGuirk Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: McGuirk Arena
Conclusion
We predict Central Michigan, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Northern Illinois on Saturday.
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