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Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo prediction: Buffalo favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Illinois vs Buffalo predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Tuesday at 6:30 PM ET as Northern Illinois looks to defy the odds against Buffalo in men's college basketball action at Alumni Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Buffalo as the most likely winner of the Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Illinois and Buffalo 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Buffalo a 78% chance of defeating Northern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Buffalo winning 78-69.
According to our model, Northern Illinois (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Illinois | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-118) | -9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +385 | -500 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northern Illinois +9.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Northern Illinois | +385 |
| Total | Under 145.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Illinois +9.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Buffalo and Northern Illinois at Alumni Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Alumni Arena
Conclusion
We predict Buffalo, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Northern Illinois on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northern Illinois vs. Buffalo insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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