The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-7) visit the Kent State Golden Flashes (11-3) after losing four road games in a row. The Golden Flashes are double-digit favorites by 15 points in the contest, which tips at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 13, 2021. The over/under for the matchup is set at 137.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | -15 | -110 | -110 | 137.5 | -115 | -105 | -2000 | 1000 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State (-15) | Over (137.5) | Kent State 82 Northern Illinois 62 |
Total Facts
- In 10 of 14 opportunities (71.4%) this year, the Golden Flashes and their opponents have combined for this matchup’s point total of 137.5 points.
- In three of nine opportunities (33.3%) this year, Northern Illinois and its opponents have combined to score at least 137.5 points.
- These teams average a combined 141.2 points per game, 3.7 more points than the total of 137.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 146.8 points per game, 9.3 more than the over/under in this matchup.
- The average over/under the Golden Flashes have had set in matchups this season is 14.9 more points than this outing’s point total.
- The average total in Huskies games this year is 1.7 fewer points than the point total of 137.5 for this outing.
Kent State Betting Information
- Strong against this spread this season, the Golden Flashes have covered eight times in 12 contests.
- The Golden Flashes have combined with their opponents to go over the total in 5 of 12 contests this season, a rate of 41.7%
Northern Illinois Betting Information
- Northern Illinois has covered the spread in less than half of its outings, going 1-8 ATS.
- When they play as at least 15-point underdogs, the Huskies have a record ATS of 0-1.
- Northern Illinois has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 44.4% of matchups this year (4 out of 9 contests).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2020 | Kent State | -2 | 132 | -136 | +112 | Regular Season | 57-54 NIU |
| 1/21/2020 | Kent State | -9.5 | 134.5 | -525 | +379 | Regular Season | 76-69 NIU |
| 1/19/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 78-68 KENTST |
Kent State Leaders
- The Golden Flashes leader in points and rebounds is Danny Pippen, who scores 20.9 points and grabs 9.1 rebounds per game.
- Malique Jacobs leads the Golden Flashes in assists, averaging 4.1 per game while also scoring 8.6 points per contest.
- Michael Nuga contributes the most three-point shooting production for the Golden Flashes. He makes 2.8 threes per game.
- The Kent State steals leader is Jacobs, who averages 1.8 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Pippen, who compiles 1.4 rejections per contest.
Northern Illinois Leaders
- Tyler Cochran has the top spot on the Huskies leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
- The Huskies’ top assist machine is Darius Beane with a stat line of 2.5 assists, 10.8 points, and 5.0 rebounds per game.
- Trendon Hankerson is dependable from distance and leads the Huskies with 2.0 made threes per game.
- Northern Illinois’ leader in steals is Cochran with 1.8 per game, and its leader in blocks is Zool Kueth with 0.7 per game.
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