The Huskies will play the Cardinals on Saturday, January 27th, 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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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 2023-24 college basketball season, Northern Illinois and Ball State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 27th, 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 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ball State is 97.00.
- Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois starts this game with a 2-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Ball State - Ball State meets Northern Illinois boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Illinois currently ranks 8th (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State now standing 5th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 MAC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Illinois has a 0.333 overall win percentage, with Ball State, matching up with a 0.526 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois currently possesses 6-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ball State has tallied a 10-9 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
In a mystical battle between Northern Illinois and Ball State, who will conquer?
Northern Illinois (6-12) faces Ball State (10-9) in a fierce college basketball clash. The wizards of the court must cast their spells wisely, as conference records determine tournament seeds. Northern Illinois (0-6) seeks redemption against Ball State (2-5) in the MAC Conference.
Northern Illinois has faced defeat in their last 8 games, but will they break the curse? Meanwhile, Ball State comes with a victorious streak from their previous game. The magic in the air is palpable, as these teams clash on Saturday, January 27th, 2024.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Let the magic of betting guide your predictions. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
Uncover the secrets of fate as you delve into each team's futures odds and current standings. Northern Illinois must summon their strength to rise from their recent slump, while Ball State strives to maintain their winning spell. Witness the enchantment unfold on the court as these teams give their all.
Who will emerge as the victor in this captivating clash between Northern Illinois and Ball State? The wizards of the court will leave no spell uncast as they strive for glory.
Best Huskies at Cardinals Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ball State is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Ball State is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northern Illinois
Ball State
1/27/24 2:00pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Ball State favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Ball State 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.
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Northern Illinois
Ball State
First to 5 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
First to 10 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
First to 15 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Game to Overtime
1/27/24 2:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Ball State | 15-16 | 0.484 | 9-7 | 6-8 | 7-11 | +7 | 0.389 | L1 |
| Northern Illinois | 11-20 | 0.355 | 5-9 | 5-11 | 5-13 | +9 | 0.278 | W1 |
Northern Illinois & Ball 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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ball State YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & Ball State 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 Ball State 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 Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 2:00 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 Ball State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Ball State 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.