Toledo Rockets vs Northern Illinois Huskies Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
The Toledo Rockets will be on the road Tuesday night with an 8:00 PM match-up inside the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL against the Northern Illinois Huskies, and we have you ready to roll with our Toledo vs Northern Illinois Prediction. Toledo comes into Tuesday night with eight wins and six losses, currently 2-0 in conference play, riding a three-game winning streak after a three-point road win over Central Michigan in their last outing. The Northern Illinois Huskies returned home Tuesday night four games below .500 and have won just one of their three conference games. Northern Illinois comes into this matchup having lost three of the last five overall, including two in a row after a 4-point road loss to Kent State in their first game of the New Year. Read more about this Toledo vs Northern Illinois prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Toledo looks to stay perfect in Conference Play
The Toledo Rockets have been an offense-minded team this season, averaging 82.6 points on 47% from the floor, and they have upped their scoring as of late, averaging 87.3 points per game during their current three-game winning streak. Defensively, Toledo has held their own this year, holding opponents under 78 points per game, and has allowed an average of 73.6 points per game in their last three outings. The Toledo offense did the work in their previous outing, scoring 78 points, including 47 in the second half, to erase a 10-point halftime deficit after making 40% of their shots. It knocked down four triples in the game. Defensively, Toledo had some trouble, giving up 75 points, but allowed just 30-4 in the second half. Central Michigan shot 48% from the field. Toledo won the rebounding battle by 13 and forced three turnovers to seal the victory. Kyler Vanderjagt led the Toledo offense in their win against Central Michigan, pouring in a team high 23 points on 9 shots in the game.
Sonny Wilson leads the Toledo offense this season, averaging 16.9 points per game. Leroy Blyden Jr. is second on the team after 15.4 points to go along with the team-leading 4.4 assists. Sean Craig averages 13 points and leads the team, averaging 8 rebounds per game. Kyler Vanderjagt averages 11.8 points, and Austin Parks is the fifth player on the team in double digits, averaging 10.6 points per game.
Key Injury Report for Toledo:
- None
Northern Illinois tries to turn things around
The Northern Illinois Huskies limp into Tuesday, returning home for their 15th game of the season, struggling this year. The Huskies are four games below .500 and have dropped three of the last five overall, including two in a row in conference play. For the year, Northern Illinois is averaging 76.1 points on 43% from the floor, but the Huskies have averaged only 70 points during their two-game losing streak. Defensively, Northern Illinois has allowed 78.4 points per game this season through 14 games played. Defensively, Northern Illinois was outmatched in its last outing, giving up 77 points, including 47 in the first half, as Kent State shot 40% from the floor. The Huskies offense fared well enough, scoring 73 points, but just 26 in the first half, after making 43% of their shots, and the Huskies knocked down 11 triples in the game. Northern Illinois did with the rebounding battle by 4, but turned the ball over 22 times in the loss.
Makhai Valentine leads the Northern Illinois offense this season, averaging 13.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Dylan Ducommun is the second player on the roster in double digits this season, averaging 13.2 points per game. Gustav Winther averages 9.4 points, and JJ Taylor is 4th on the team, averaging 8.7 points per game this season, but has played in just three games. Gianni Cobb averages 7.6 points and leads Northern Illinois, averaging 3.9 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Northern Illinois:
- None
Toledo vs Northern Illinois Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Toledo vs Northern Illinois Spread Pick
- Toledo Rockets -6.5 (3 Units)
Toledo is the better team in this matchup, having the better season to date. The Rockets come into Tuesday night on a 3-game winning streak in this matchup, and will overwhelm A lackluster, struggling Northern Illinois team. Toledo is stronger on both sides of the ball and currently sit a half game back of the conference lead, as the Rockets are undefeated. Look for Toledo to continue their winning ways Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to four games with another road win and cover in conference play.
Toledo vs Northern Illinois Over/Under Pick
- Under
Both teams average in the high 70s, but Northern Illinois is a bad team. Look for Toledo to lean on their better defense in this matchup to stifle the Huskies for 40 minutes. Expect a low-scoring battle on both ends as the Rockets look to stay undefeated in conference play. Expect the under to hit with ease Tuesday night as the Toledo Rockets visit the Northern Illinois Huskies in Illinois.
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