Western Michigan Broncos at Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Prediction 02/26/19

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (12-15, 5-9 MAC) welcome the Western Michigan Broncos (8-19, 2-12 MAC) to Convocation Center. The Huskies will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last game. The Huskies fell to the Toledo Rockets, 57-54, while the Broncos were defeated by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 77-76.

Western Michigan had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 29.1) while Northern Illinois had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 27.8). Northern Illinois’ Eugene German played well, finishing with 22 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh Davis was a key piece for Western Michigan with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Seth Dugan led the Broncos to a 76-74 victory. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Western Michigan out-rebounded Northern Illinois. The Broncos had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 24) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28).

When looking at effective field goal percentage, Northern Illinois figures to have a noteworthy advantage. The upper-echelon Huskies offense ranks 94th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.531, while the Western Michigan defense is ranked 250th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.517).

Western Michigan at Northern Illinois Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Illinois, ATS Winner – Northern Illinois, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Illinois ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Western Michigan ranks 204th (7.8).
  • The Huskies average 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 166th in the NCAA. The Broncos rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
  • The Broncos rank 138th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Huskies rank 269th (18.8).
  • Western Michigan ranks 226th in assists per game (11.7) while Northern Illinois ranks 240th (11.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 5.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (10.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).