Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos 02/01/2022 Game Analysis, Picks and Preview

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Western Michigan Broncos 02/01/2022 – University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan will play host to the Northern Illinois Huskies and Western Michigan Broncos. Both teams are all set to square off in an entertaining Mid-American Conference game. The NCAA betting predictions are up and running with all the odds and latest betting lines. With a 2-6 conference record, the Huskies are in desperate need of a victory. The Huskies remain at the second last spot on the table and the Broncos remain at the bottom of the list. Both teams are struggling to get past opponents this season

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Northern Illinois Huskies	+1 (-110)	135.5 o (-110)	+100
Western Michigan Broncos	-1 (-110)	135.5 u (-110)	-143

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Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies won two of their eight conference games and are 5-13 with their overall play. The Huskies are riding a five-game losing streak after their last 69-63 defeat against the Chippewas. Northern Illinois’ poor offensive unit is averaging 57.9 points per game. From the defensive end, they are giving up 68.9 points to opponents. The Huskies are rebounding at 36.5 boards per game and are averaging at 10.3 assists.

Players to watch: K. Williams G (GP 17, MIN 29.9, PTS 15.8, REB 2.6, AST 1.5, STL 1.1, BLK 0.1, TO 2.1, FG% 45.8, FT% 78.7, 3P% 39.3), T. Hankerson G (GP 18, MIN 33.1, PTS 10.5, REB 3.6, AST 2.1, STL 2, BLK 0.4, TO 1.9, FG% 35.5, FT% 74.4, 3P% 35), K. Thornton G (GP 18, MIN 28.3, PTS 8.3, REB 2.9, AST 3.8, STL 0.9, BLK 0.3, TO 2.8, FG% 41, FT% 77.4, 3P% 35.7).

Western Michigan Broncos

The Broncos are currently the worst team in the Mid-American Conference and they enter this game riding a miserable 10-game losing streak. The Broncos are 0-9 in their conference play and are 4-16 with their overall record. Western Michigan is averaging 67.8 points with their offense, but their weak defense is giving up 77.9 points to opponents. From the rebounding department, they are closing in at 33.2 boards. When it comes to assists, the Broncos are averaging at 10.6.

Players to watch: L. Norman Jr. G (GP 19, MIN 35.1, PTS 19.6, REB 2.9, AST 1.9, STL 1, BLK 0.1, TO 1.9, FG% 44.3, FT% 80.7, 3P% 36.8), M. Hastings F (GP 20, MIN 28.5, PTS 9.2, REB 8.6, AST 1, STL 0.9, BLK 0.5, TO 2.1, FG% 50, FT% 69.6, 3P% 0), B. Artis White G (GP 9, MIN 22.7, PTS 8.9, REB 1.7, AST 1.6, STL 0.9, BLK 0, TO 2.1, FG% 39.7, FT% 86.7, 3P% 37.8).

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Northern Illinois Huskies

Northern Illinois are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Western Michigan.
Northern Illinois are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Western Michigan.
Northern Illinois are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northern Illinois’ last 5 games when playing on the road against Western Michigan.

Western Michigan Broncos

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 5 games.
Western Michigan are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games.
Western Michigan are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan’s last 5 games when playing at home against Northern Illinois.
Western Michigan are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games this season.