Who's Playing

Central Michigan @ Northern Illinois

Current Records: Central Michigan 2-13; Northern Illinois 5-12

What to Know

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Northern Illinois Huskies will face off in a Mid-American clash at 4 p.m. ET Jan. 29 at Convocation Center. The Chippewas might not be the betting favorite, but it's doubtful the players in their locker room care too much about that.

CMU was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 60-56 to the Akron Zips.

Meanwhile, NIU came up short against the Ball State Cardinals on Thursday, falling 74-67.

CMU is now 2-13 while NIU sits at 5-12. CMU is 2-10 after losses this year, the Huskies 3-8.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Convocation Center -- DeKalb, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.00

Odds

The Huskies are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Chippewas, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Huskies as a 7-point favorite.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Northern Illinois have won six out of their last 11 games against Central Michigan.

  • Mar 05, 2021 - Northern Illinois 79 vs. Central Michigan 74
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Northern Illinois 82 vs. Central Michigan 81
  • Jan 07, 2020 - Central Michigan 68 vs. Northern Illinois 67
  • Mar 05, 2019 - Northern Illinois 89 vs. Central Michigan 86
  • Jan 15, 2019 - Central Michigan 78 vs. Northern Illinois 69
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Central Michigan 80 vs. Northern Illinois 72
  • Jan 30, 2018 - Central Michigan 81 vs. Northern Illinois 67
  • Feb 21, 2017 - Northern Illinois 89 vs. Central Michigan 66
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Northern Illinois 87 vs. Central Michigan 83
  • Feb 23, 2016 - Central Michigan 76 vs. Northern Illinois 64
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Northern Illinois 75 vs. Central Michigan 70

Injury Report for Northern Illinois

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Central Michigan

  • Jermaine Jackson Jr.: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Oscar Lopez Jr.: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)