Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/16/2024]

Northern Illinois will take on Kent State in College Basketball action at NIU Convocation Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Kent State vs. Northern Illinois matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Tuesday's College Basketball matchup between Kent State and Northern Illinois 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives Kent State a 64% chance of defeating Northern Illinois, and our predicted final score has Kent State winning 75-72.

According to our model, Northern Illinois (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 149.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Odds

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

Bet Type	Kent State	Northern Illinois
Spread	-4.5 (-120)	+4.5 (-102)
Moneyline	-185	+176
Total	o149.5 (+114)	u149.5 (-135)

• Northern Illinois is currently the +4.5 underdog against Kent State, with -102 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kent State (-4.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at -120.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Northern Illinois at +176. That means you can bet $100 to profit $176, earning a total payout of $276, if it wins.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Kent State at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100 for a total payout of $285 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 149.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +114, as well as the best odds for the Under at -135.

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

As always, check out all the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Northern Illinois +4.5	-102 🔥
Moneyline	Northern Illinois	+176
Total	Over 149.5	+114

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While Kent State is more likely to win the game, betting on Northern Illinois moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at 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 betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Kent State vs. Northern Illinois on Tuesday January 16, 2024.

Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Game Information

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

• Who: Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
• Date: Tuesday January 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: NIU Convocation Center

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Conclusion

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