Northern Illinois vs Kent State Basketball Odds

The Huskies will play the Golden Flashes on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Northern Illinois and Kent State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Northern Illinois currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kent State is 96.67.
  • Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois starts this game with a 3-9 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Kent State - Kent State meets Northern Illinois boasting a 6-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Northern Illinois currently ranks 7th (0.273) in the MAC Conference, with Kent State now standing 5th (0.455) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Northern Illinois has a 0.375 overall win percentage, with Kent State, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Northern Illinois currently possesses 9-15 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kent State has tallied a 12-12 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Northern Illinois faces Kent State in a magical showdown.

Northern Illinois 9-15 overall, Kent State 12-12 overall in college basketball season.

MAC Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. NIU 3-8, Kent State 5-6.

NIU won last game, Kent State lost. Who will conquer the court?

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Huskies at Golden Flashes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State has a -10.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northern Illinois has a +10.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois
Favorite

Kent State
Kent State is the -600 moneyline favorite. Risk $600 to win $100 on Kent State at BetMGM. Northern Illinois is the +425 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $425 on Northern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northern Illinois vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Kent State is a -10.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +10.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northern Illinois vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northern Illinois vs Kent State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 17th, 2024?

Kent State is a -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Northern Illinois
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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +10.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.

Favorite Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -10.5 Kent State favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Northern Illinois at Kent State Prop Bets

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Northern Illinois
Kent State
First to 5 Points
2/17/24 2:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
Northern Illinois
Kent State
First to 10 Points
2/17/24 2:00pm EST
+135-190Bet
Northern Illinois
Kent State
First to 15 Points
2/17/24 2:00pm EST
+150-210Bet
Northern Illinois
Kent State
Game to Overtime
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Yes +1450No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Northern Illinois, Kent State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Kent State17-170.5009-64-98-10+60.444L1
Northern Illinois11-200.3555-95-115-13+90.278W1

Northern Illinois & Kent State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Northern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available

Kent State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Kent State YR: futures available

Northern Illinois & Kent State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Kent State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Kent State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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