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Northern Illinois vs. Ohio prediction: Ohio favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Illinois vs Ohio predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Ohio will square off with Northern Illinois in men's college basketball action at Convocation Center Ohio on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Ohio as the most likely winner of the Northern Illinois vs. Ohio game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Illinois vs. Ohio prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Northern Illinois and Ohio 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio an 84% chance of defeating Northern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Ohio winning 83-72.
According to our model, Northern Illinois (+11.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 154.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Northern Illinois vs. Ohio odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Illinois | Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-110) | -11.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | o154.5 (-110) | u154.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Illinois vs. Ohio 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 +11.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Northern Illinois | +550 |
| Total | Over 154.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Illinois to win.
Northern Illinois vs. Ohio game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Ohio and Northern Illinois at Convocation Center Ohio is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Illinois vs. Ohio
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Convocation Center Ohio
Conclusion
We predict Ohio, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat Northern Illinois on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northern Illinois vs. Ohio insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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