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N Illinois at C Michigan: Recap
Saturday Feb 14, 2026 5:00 pm -
Mount Pleasant, MI
Odds:
Central Michigan by 4.5,
Total Points:
146.5
Matchup Menu: NIU @ CMU
| Game Winner Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Michigan | NIU | 35.8% | ||
| CMU | 64.2% | |||
| ATS Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU +4.5 | NIU | 50.5% | ||
| CMU | 49.5% | |||
| Totals Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 146.5 | Over | 50.6% | ||
| Under | 49.4% | |||
| Money Line Value Pick | Confidence | Projection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lay Off | NIU | -1.2% | ||
| CMU | -1.9% | |||
| Final Score Projection | Vegas Implied | Actual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 71.2 | 71.0 | 46 |
| CMU | 75.5 | 75.5 | 88 |
Offensive Stat Comparison
| Stat | NIU | CMU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 66.3 | 71.7 |
| Avg Score Margin | -12.5 | -6.0 |
| Assists/Game | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Total Rebounds/Gm | 33.0 | 31.8 |
| Effective FG % | 47.6% | 51.8% |
| Off Rebound % | 27.5% | 27.8% |
| FTA/FGA | 0.383 | 0.314 |
| Turnover % | 19.0% | 15.8% |
Defensive Stat Comparison
| Stat | NIU | CMU |
|---|---|---|
| Opp Points/Game | 78.9 | 77.7 |
| Opp Effective FG % | 55.6% | 54.0% |
| Off Rebounds/Gm | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Def Rebounds/Gm | 20.5 | 20.1 |
| Blocks/Game | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| Steals/Game | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Personal Fouls/Gm | 18.8 | 17.7 |