The Broncos will play the Huskies on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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, Western Michigan and Northern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 27th, 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, Western Michigan currently has a 93.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 92.00.
- Away Western Michigan - Western Michigan starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois meets Western Michigan boasting a 5-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Michigan currently ranks 9th (0.250) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Illinois now standing 9th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Michigan has a 0.400 overall win percentage, with Northern Illinois matching up with a 0.316 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Michigan currently possesses 8-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois has tallied a 6-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Western Michigan faces Northern Illinois in a magical basketball showdown.
Both teams have struggled, seeking a crucial conference win to boost their standings. Western Michigan has momentum, while Northern Illinois is seeking to break a 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. The magic of the game awaits!
Best Broncos at Huskies Odds
| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
1/27/26 8:00pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois 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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Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/27/26 8:00pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/27/26 8:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/27/26 8:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Western Michigan
Northern Illinois
Game to Overtime
1/27/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Northern Illinois | 8-15 | 0.348 | 6-4 | 2-11 | 3-8 | +8 | 0.273 | L1 |
| Western Michigan | 8-16 | 0.333 | 7-5 | 1-11 | 2-9 | +9 | 0.182 | L4 |
Western Michigan & 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.
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Western Michigan & Northern Illinois 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 Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois 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 27th, 2026 at 8:00 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 Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois 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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