Drake vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

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  • Drake (21-6) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa (12-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Drake Bulldogs (21-6) visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers (12-14) on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Cedar Falls.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Drake vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Drake-6.5 -105O 138.5 -105-275
Northern Iowa +6.5 -115U 138.5 -115+220

Drake vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Drake will win this game with 61.9% confidence.

Drake vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Drake and Northern Iowa, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 49 games (+15.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+8.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 48 games (+8.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 19-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.6 Units / 8.34% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has gone 12-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.1 Units / -31.9% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Drake has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (642 turnovers/60 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Drake has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Drake has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 11.6 assists per game (267 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Northern Iowa has averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (281 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Northern Iowa has averaged 11.6 assists per game (267 assists/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Northern Iowa has made 449 three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (668 rebounds/24 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Drake has 383 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (562/1,293) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%

Northern Iowa has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game this season — 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Northern Iowa has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,559 points/1,293 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Northern Iowa has forced 12.7 turnovers per game (700 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.4


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