Belmont vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Belmont (16-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa (15-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Belmont / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPN+

The Belmont Bruins (16-15) visit Enterprise Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers (15-15) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in St. Louis, MO.

Belmont is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Belmont vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Belmont vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Belmont-1.5 +100O 150.5 -110-110
Northern Iowa +1.5 -120U 150.5 -110-110

Belmont vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Belmont vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Belmont will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+13.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 27 games (+11.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Belmont have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+7.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games at home (+3.05 Units / 35% ROI)

Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Belmont has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI).

  • 20-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.75 Units / 18.76% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.95 Units / -26.21% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 17.03% ROI

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -4.7% ROI).

  • 17-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.17% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Over for -3.65 Units / -11.06% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Under for +0.55 Units / 1.67% ROI

Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont is shooting 38% from three (519/1,358) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Belmont has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (172 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Belmont has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Belmont has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (429 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Northern Iowa has averaged 72.5 points per game (1,741 points/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73.4

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (186 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Northern Iowa has averaged 71.2 points per game (3,985 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.4

Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont has averaged 7.7 steals per game (184 steals/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Belmont has averaged 7.3 steals per game (409 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Belmont has 184 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Belmont has 409 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 6.1 steals per game (147 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Northern Iowa has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (188/550) this season — tied for 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northern Iowa has allowed 70.3 points per game (3,939 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.4


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