Buffalo Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Buffalo travels to DeKalb to face Northern Illinois on Tuesday night. The Bulls are 11-2 overall and 1-0 in MAC play, coming off a dominant 92-63 home win over PSB Hillsdale. Northern Illinois is 5-7 overall and also 1-0 in conference action after edging Central Michigan 74-73 at home. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.
Buffalo vs Northern Illinois Game Information
- Date: Tuesday, December 30
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb, IL
- TV: ESPN+
Buffalo Bulls Preview
Buffalo averages 79.4 points per game while shooting 48% from the field and allows just 70.7 points per contest. Daniel Freitag leads the Bulls with an average of 19.5 points per game and is also the team’s leading rebounder at 4.8 per game. Ryan Sabol is the second-leading scorer, averaging 16.9 points per game and providing consistent perimeter production. Derrick Talton Jr. leads the team in assists at 3.2 per game.
Defensively, Buffalo has been disciplined and efficient, forcing opponents into difficult scoring situations, and as a team, the Bulls are committing just 9.8 turnovers per game. The Bulls have won four of their last five games and have shown the ability to control pace against a variety of opponents.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 79.4
- Points Allowed: 70.7
- Rebounds: 32.6
- Assists: 13.8
- Steals: 7.5
- Blocks: 2.5
- Turnovers: 9.8
Northern Illinois Huskies Preview
Northern Illinois averages 77.2 points per game but allows 78.3 points on the defensive end. Makhai Valentine leads the Huskies with an average of 12.4 points per game and also tops the team in rebounding at 5.8 per game. Dylan Ducommun is the second-leading scorer at 12.5 points per game, while Gianni Cobb leads the team in assists at 4.1 per game.
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The Huskies have struggled defensively throughout the season, allowing opponents to shoot 44% from the field. Northern Illinois turns the ball over 15.2 times per game. While Northern Illinois has been competitive at home, defensive mistakes have made it difficult to sustain momentum against several opponents.
Key Stats Per Game
- Points: 77.2
- Points Allowed: 78.3
- Rebounds: 37.0
- Assists: 14.0
- Steals: 6.6
- Blocks: 1.5
- Turnovers: 15.2
Buffalo Bulls vs Northern Illinois Huskies Prediction
Buffalo holds clear advantages in scoring, turnovers, and defense. Northern Illinois has struggled to slow down strong offenses and allows too many high-quality looks to keep pace for a full game. Buffalo’s balance on both ends will carry the Bulls to a road win. Final Score Prediction: Buffalo Bulls win and cover ATS, 81-72. Betting on sports and on Buffalo is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Northern Illinois with the social sportsbooks. Getting the most out of your bets on Northern Illinois vs Buffalo can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
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