Northern Illinois vs Miami-Ohio 2/19/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Miami (OH) RedHawks will travel to the NIU Convocation Center to take on the Northern Illinois Huskies this Saturday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The Miami (OH) RedHawks had their 2-game winning streak snapped and dropped to 11-14 on the season after being defeated by the Ohio Bobcats, 91-78, this past Tuesday night. Miami (OH) had no answers for the Ohio offense in the 2^nd half and the RedHawks could not fight back after the Bobcats took a 68-56 lead with 9:06 left in regulation. Miami (OH) shot 47.7% from the field & 48.1% from beyond the arc while allowing Ohio to shoot 50.9% from the field & 39.3% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the RedHawks was Dae Dae Grant who had 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, & 1 steal.

On the season, Miami (OH) is averaging 75.1 ppg on 44.1% shooting from the field. The RedHawks are averaging 9.2 three-pointers per game on 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Miami (OH) has been led by Dae Dae Grant (17.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.9 apg), Mekhi Lairy (14.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.3 spg), Dalonte Brown (12.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg), & Precious Ayah (9.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.2 bpg).

Defensviely, Miami (OH) is allowing their opponents to average 72.4 ppg on 43.6% shooting from the field. The RedHawks have a rebound margin of -1.6 and a turnover margin of 2.3.

The Northern Illinois Huskies won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 8-16 on the season after defeating the Akron Zips, 66-63, this past Thursday. Northern Illinois was outstanding offensively in the 2^nd half against the tough Akron defense and held off the Zips for the upset victory after taking a 63-59 lead with :42 seconds left in regulation. Northern Illinois shot 47.2% from the field & 30.8% from beyond the arc while allowing Akron to shoot 45.5% shooting from the field & 26.3% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Huskies was Keshawn Williams who had 15 points, 4 rebounds, & 3 assists.

On the season, Northern Illinois is averaging 71.9 ppg on 44.8% shooting from the field. The Huskies are averaging 6.2 three-pointers per game on 33.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Northern Illinois has been led by Keshawn Williams (16.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.0 spg), Trendon Hankerson (11.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.9 spg), Kaleb Thornton (8.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.9 apg), Anthony Crump (6.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.2 apg).

Defensively, Northern Illinois is allowing their opponents to average 71.9 ppg on 44.8% shooting from the field. The Huskies have a rebound margin of -3.7 and a turnover margin of -0.4.

The RedHawks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record & 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Huskies are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games, however, are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Miami (OH) has been solid on the offensive end this season ranking 78^th in scoring offense & 31^st in three-pointers made per game, however, the RedHawks have struggled defensively and come into this game with just a 3-8 road record. Northern Illinois has struggled on both ends of the court this season, however, the defense has played much better over their last two games in upset wins at Ball State & Akron. Ball State is the better team, however, the Redhawks haven’t looked great on the road this season, and as the Huskies were competitive in an OT loss at Miami (OH) earlier this season, I think the play here is to take Northern Illinois and the points. Good Luck!