Northern Illinois vs Toledo Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/4/2020

Game: Northern Illinois Huskies vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Location: Savage Arena in Toledo, OH

TV: TBA

Odds/Point Spread: Toledo -7

Total/Over-Under: 134.5

The Northern Illinois Huskies head to Savage Arena to take on the Toledo Rockets on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The opening line for this game has Toledo as 7 point favorites.

Northern Illinois heads into this matchup with a mark of 13-9. They currently have a point differential of 3.4 as they are averaging 67.3 points per contest while giving up 63.9 per game. Toledo has an overall record of 11-11. They are averaging 76.1 points per game and surrendering 70.4, good for a point differential of 5.7.

Valuable Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Trends

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 9-11-1 against the spread this season

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 6-14-1 against the over/under this year

Important Toledo Rockets Betting Trends

The Toledo Rockets are 6-15-0 against the spread this season

The Toledo Rockets are 12-9-0 against the over/under this year

Key Northern Illinois Huskies Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Toledo Rockets Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Lacey James averages 9.1 points per contest in 26.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 0.5 assists per game and 7.6 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 42% for the season while his free throw percentage is 69%. Eugene German comes into this game averaging 19.6 points per contest while playing 32.6 minutes per night. He grabs 4.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.8 assists per game. His FG percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Player Spotlight

Luke Knapke averages 15.9 points per game and he sees the court an average of 34.0 minutes per game. He also hauls in 8.3 rebounds per game and dishes 2.1 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Marreon Jackson scores 19.2 points per contest while playing 34.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 3.9 rebounds per contest and has 6.0 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Huskies allow 63.9 points per contest which is 52nd in the country. They also surrender a 39% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 33rd and 35th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 34.7 rebounds a game which ranks 155th, and they allow 11.5 assists per game which puts them in 96th place in D-1. They force 11.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in Division 1. Northern Illinois averages 67.3 points per contest, which is 283rd in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 3.4 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a unit, which has them ranked 306th. From 3-point territory they shoot 34%, which is good for 148th in the nation. They average 40.0 boards per contest and 10.5 assists per game, which ranks them 25th and 330th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 259th with 12.4 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rockets give up 70.4 points per game, which ranks them 211th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 41% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 107th and 263rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 141st with 12.0 dimes allowed per game and 253rd with 36.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Rockets are 87th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.4 per contest. Toledo is 66th in the country with 76.1 points per contest this season. They are 180th in D-1 in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is 5.7. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 30th in the country. They are 61st in the nation in rebounding with 38.5 boards per contest and 43rd in assists per game with 15.1. The Rockets are 243rd in turnovers per contest with 12.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Huskies are 218th in the nation in offensive rating with 99.8. In terms of pace they are 280th in the country with 67.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 47% is 290th. As a team they are 304th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 188th in Division 1. Northern Illinois is 260th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Toledo is 259th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions. The Rockets have an offensive rating of 108.3, which is ranked 52nd. They are 160th in D-1 in pace with 69.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 89th. As a unit they are 73rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shot attempts, ranking 51st in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Northern Illinois +7 and over 134.5 total points

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