Ball State vs Northern Illinois Basketball Odds

The Cardinals will play the Huskies on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:30 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Ball State and Northern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. 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 2024-25 season in full stride, Ball State currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 93.33.
Away Ball State - Ball State starts this game with a 3-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois meets Ball State boasting a 4-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ball State currently ranks 3rd (0.500) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Illinois now standing 6th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ball State has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Northern Illinois matching up with a 0.222 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ball State currently possesses 9-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois has tallied a 4-14 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Hocus pocus, Ball State visits Northern Illinois in a clash of teams.

Ball State stands at 9-9 overall, while Northern Illinois is 4-14.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds, Ball State 3-3, Northern Illinois 0-6.

Ball State on a win streak, Northern Illinois on a 6-game losing streak.

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 and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cardinals at Huskies Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Northern Illinois	Favorite Ball State
+6.5 -102 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -118 BetMGM Bet
+6.5 -103 BetRivers	-6.5 -120 BetRivers

Ball State has a -6.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northern Illinois has a +6.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM PA. 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**
Over	Under
147.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	148.5 u -110 BetRivers Bet
148.5 o -110 BetRivers	147.5 u -105 BetMGM

BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetRivers has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Northern Illinois	Favorite Ball State
+245 BetRivers Bet	-300 BetMGM Bet
+240 BetMGM	-315 BetRivers

Ball State is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Ball State at BetMGM. Northern Illinois is the +245 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $245 on Northern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, 2025?

Ball State is a -6.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +6.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, 2025?

The best over line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ball State vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, 2025?

Ball State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +245 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois 1/25/25 3:30pm CST	-6.5 -118 +6.5 -102

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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +6.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -6.5 Ball State favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ball State at Northern Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois First to 5 Points 1/25/25 3:30pm CST	-145 +105 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois First to 10 Points 1/25/25 3:30pm CST	-165 +120 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois First to 15 Points 1/25/25 3:30pm CST	-185 +130 Bet
Ball State Northern Illinois Game to Overtime 1/25/25 3:30pm CST	Yes +875 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ball State, Northern Illinois
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Ball State	14-13	0.519	8-5	4-7	7-7	+6	0.500	W1
Northern Illinois	5-22	0.185	5-8	0-14	1-13	+12	0.071	L8

Ball State & Northern Illinois 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.

Ball State Championship Odds

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Northern Illinois Championship Odds

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Ball State & Northern Illinois Team Pages

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

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