Northern Illinois Huskies vs Massachusetts Minutemen predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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Northern Illinois Huskies

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northern Illinois Huskies will face off against the Massachusetts Minutemen on January 17, 2026. The Northern Illinois Huskies basketball team has shown inconsistent form recently, with only one win in their last five matches. On the other hand, the Massachusetts Minutemen have won two of their last five games, indicating a slightly better run of form.

The bookmakers odds currently favor the Massachusetts Minutemen, with a 1.27 betting ratio against the Northern Illinois Huskies’ 3.28. This implies that the Massachusetts Minutemen are considered the stronger team heading into this showdown. The predicted final score of 73:81 also aligns with this notion, suggesting a potential advantage for the away team.

In terms of tactical strengths, both teams will need to focus on their defense and shooting accuracy to secure a victory. While the odds may lean towards the Massachusetts Minutemen, anything can happen in college basketball, making this an intriguing matchup to watch.

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Northern Illinois
24.5%
Massachusetts
75.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 73:81

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Betting Odds

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betsson 3.8 1.23
MarathonBet 3.97 1.23
WilliamHill 4.1 1.22
Pinnacle 3.28 1.27
Best for US Customers 4 1.26

Latest Results

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
31.12.25 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Buffalo Bulls basketball – 67:81
20.12.25 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Central Michigan Chippewas basketball – 74:73
13.01.26 Western Michigan Broncos basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 82:85
10.01.26 Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – Ball State Cardinals basketball – 79:71
06.01.26 Ohio Bobcats basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 86:83
03.01.26 Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – Bowling Green Falcons basketball – 100:101 OT
30.12.25 Eastern Michigan Eagles basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 80:74

Facts

  • Northern Illinois is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Massachusetts‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Northern Illinois may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Massachusetts is the team to beat.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Northern Illinois won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 113:144. (average 56.5:72).
  • Including home match between the teams, Northern Illinois won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 59:64.

    Latest Head To Head

    14.12.13 Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – 80:54
    29.12.12 Northern Illinois Huskies basketball – Massachusetts Minutemen basketball – 59:64

    Standings

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    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

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    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

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    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

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    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

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