Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 24, 2026, the Ball State Cardinals will face off against the Northern Illinois Huskies on home turf.

Both teams have had a mixed bag of results lately, with the Cardinals winning 2 out of their last 5 matches and the Huskies managing just 1 win in their last 5 games. However, the Cardinals seem to have a slight edge in recent form based on these numbers.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the home team is favored to win with odds of 1.34, while the away team has odds of 2.89. According to our model prediction, there is a 65.3% chance of a home win, while an away win is predicted with a probability of 34.7%.

On the tactical front, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. The Cardinals will aim to capitalize on their recent form, while the Huskies will be looking to turn the tide in their favor. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested match with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Ball State
70.3%

Northern Illinois
29.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.33		3.2
	1.34		2.89
	1.33		3.4

Latest Results

20.01.26 Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 67:68
16.01.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Ohio Bobcats basketball – 76:71
13.01.26 Akron Zips basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 87:77
10.01.26 Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 79:71
06.01.26 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – 52:74

20.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 80:77
17.01.26 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 70:68
13.01.26 Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 77:59
06.01.26 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Toledo Rockets basketball – 61:75
03.01.26 Kent State Golden Flashes basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 77:73

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ball State won 4.

Ball State has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Northern Illinois is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Ball State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Ball State is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ball State won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1478:1373. (average 73.9:68.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Ball State won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 740:685. (average 74:68.5).

Latest Head To Head

15.02.25 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 89:83 OT
25.01.25 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 76:66
20.02.24 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 63:70
27.01.24 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 81:71
14.02.23 Ball State Cardinals basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 87:77

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.14%)

3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.23%)

4. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.02%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.18%)

21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

22. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)

36. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

39. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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