Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/27/2024]

College Basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00PM ET as Northern Illinois locks horns with Ball State at John E. Worthen Arena.

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

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's College Basketball matchup between Northern Illinois and Ball State 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives Ball State a 65% chance of defeating Northern Illinois, and our predicted final score has Ball State winning 77-71.

According to our model, Ball State (-4) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 149.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Odds

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

Bet Type	Northern Illinois	Ball State
Spread	+4 (-108)	-4 (-112)
Moneyline	+160	-205
Total	o149.5 (-105)	u149.5 (-115)

• Ball State is listed as the -4 favorite versus Northern Illinois, with -112 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Northern Illinois (+4) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Ball State at -205, which means you can risk $205 to win $100 for a total payout of $305 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings also has the best moneyline odds for Northern Illinois at +160, where you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 149.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Ball State -4	-112
Moneyline	Ball State	-205
Total	Under 149.5	-115

Our College Basketball best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Northern Illinois vs. Ball State on Saturday January 27, 2024.

Northern Illinois vs. Ball State Game Information

Saturday's game between Ball State and Northern Illinois in College Basketball at John E. Worthen Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Northern Illinois vs. Ball State
• Date: Saturday January 27, 2024
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: John E. Worthen Arena

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Conclusion

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