Northern Illinois vs Ohio Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Northern Illinois vs Ohio Information
The Northern Illinois Huskies will be on the road Tuesday night, playing the Ohio Bobcats in Athens, Ohio, at 7:00 PM. Northern Illinois has six wins and 11 losses this season, coming into Tuesday having lost four of the last five, following a 2-point victory in their last outing. The Ohio Bobcats have 10 wins and 9 losses, returning home Tuesday night after a 2-game skid following a 5-point road loss to Ball State. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.
Northern Illinois Preview
The Northern Illinois offense averages 73.9 points on 42% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Northern Illinois is allowing 77.5 points per game through 17 games this year. Mahkai Valentine leads the Northern Illinois offense this season, averaging 14.3 points per game. Dylan Ducommun is 2nd on the team, averaging 12.1 points per game this season. Gianni Cobb averages 7.6 points to go along with the team-leading 4.1 assists. Taj Walters averages 6.8 points, along with the team’s leading 5.7 rebounds.
Ohio Preview
Offensively, Ohio has been mediocre this season, averaging 78.1 points on 48% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Bobcats have allowed 77.2 points per game this season, but have given up an average of 88.5 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Jackson Paveletzke leads the Ohio offense this season, averaging 17.4 points and 4.8 assists per game. Aidan Hadaway is 2nd on the team, averaging 14.1 points to go along with the team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game. Javan Simmons is the third player on the team in double digits, averaging 13.5 points per game this season.
Northern Illinois vs Ohio Prediction
Both teams have had plenty of issues thus far this season, but Ohio is the better team in this matchup on Tuesday. Look for the Bobcats to thrive in front of their home fans, as they are the stronger team on both ends of the floor. Take Ohio in their recent skid as they get the job done Tuesday night. The Ohio Bobcats will get the win and cover Tuesday night, picking up their 11th victory of the season and their 5th in conference play. Final Score Prediction, Ohio Bobcats win and cover 73-61.
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