The Huskies will play the Bobcats on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Northern Illinois and Ohio are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Northern Illinois currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ohio is 95.33.
- Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Ohio - Ohio meets Northern Illinois boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Illinois currently ranks 7th (0.333) in the MAC Conference, with Ohio now standing 4th (0.571) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Illinois has a 0.353 overall win percentage, with Ohio matching up with a 0.526 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois currently possesses 6-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ohio has tallied a 10-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Prepare for Northern Illinois to *zap* Ohio in a thrilling battle on Tuesday. *Poof*
Northern Illinois with a 6-11 record is ready to shock Ohio's 10-9 standing. *Bam*
In the MAC conference, Northern Illinois is at 2-4 while Ohio is at 4-3. *Boom*
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. *Zap*
Northern Illinois is on a winning streak while Ohio has lost their last 2 games. *Bam*
You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. *Zap*
We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. *Boom*
Get ready for a magical clash between Northern Illinois and Ohio. *Poof*
Best Huskies at Bobcats Odds
| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Ohio |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Ohio |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio is a -12.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +12.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 155.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Ohio Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Northern Illinois
Ohio
First to 5 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ohio
First to 10 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | +150-210Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ohio
First to 15 Points
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | +170-250Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ohio
Game to Overtime
1/20/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +1300No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11-11 | 0.500 | 8-4 | 2-5 | 5-5 | +4.5 | 0.500 | L2 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-13 | 0.350 | 6-3 | 1-10 | 3-6 | +6 | 0.333 | W1 |
Northern Illinois & Ohio 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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & Ohio Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Ohio College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Ohio Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Ohio Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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