Northern Illinois is on a 6-4 ATS run, including a 72-70 win at Buffalo in their last road game as a +9 dog. They've also covered four of their last six on the road. The defense is seventh in the 13-team MAC in points given up (76.2 per game). Toledo is on a 2-3 SU/ATS run, even losing to James Madison (73-71) as a favorite. Toledo is 11th in the conference in points surrendered (77.5 per game) and 12th in shooting allowed (.469). Northern Illinois is 8-3 ATS this season as an underdog of +8.5 or higher. Play Northern Illinois.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 24, 2026 at 11:56AM ET.
Northern Illinois at Toledo
February 24, 2026
2 units on Northern Illinois +12 (-110) (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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