Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Picks and Prediction – 2/7/2024

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Last Updated: 02/05/2024 at 7:59 PM ET

Northern Illinois at Miami (OH) 02/06/24 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 2/7/2024, 12:00 AM UTC

It is time for MACtion, as the Northern Illinois Huskies take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks. The stage is set for an exciting encounter on the hardwood, promising a night filled with dynamic basketball action, strategic plays, and a conference battle between two determined teams. Immerse yourself in the excitement with our expert analysis and free college basketball picks.

The Northern Illinois Huskies (7-14) have a solid offensive game, averaging 77 points and shooting 46% from the field. But defense has been a problem for the Huskies, as they have surrendered 80+ points in six of the last seven games. NIU finally snapped their 10 game losing streak with the first conference win of the season against Eastern Michigan. NIU will lean on their star scorer David Coit (19.1 PPG). Coit is a fantastic scoring Guard that can get it done at all three levels. Coit also shoots 88% at the foul line.

The Miami Redhawks (11-11) may be outperforming their preseason projections, but they are a middle of the road team in the MAC. After a loss to Ohio University last time out, Miami's identity issues continue. The Redhawks are perhaps at their best when the game is slow, and they can run the offense through Center Anderson Mirambeaux (13.9 PPG). Mirambeaux is a physical force in the paint and will give NIU trouble.

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Prediction

Northern Illinois vs Miami (OH) Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Miami (OH) vs Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games
Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games

Miami (OH)

Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games
Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home

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Miami (OH) Redhawks -5.5

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Northern Illinois looked to have potential early in the year, but the wheels have fallen off the wagon in conference play. NIU has only won a single road game this year, and no away games in conference play. Mirambeaux will be too physical of a matchup, and Miami should take this one. Prediction: Redhawks win 76-69.