- Northern Iowa is a -6.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Illinois State / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPNU
The Illinois State Redbirds visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Cedar Falls, IA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois State | +6.5 -110 | O 130.5 -105 | +225 |
| Northern Iowa | -6.5 -110 | U 130.5 -115 | -275 |
Illinois State vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 68.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois State vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.35 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.70 Units / 24% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 25 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.80 Units / 62% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -0.98% ROI).
- 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.3 Units / -8.31% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.9% ROI).
- 17-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 1.86% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 47% (795/1,691) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State is shooting 35% from three (250/708) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State has made 250 three-pointers this season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has 13.8 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.6
Northern Iowa has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (928 turnovers/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (201 rebounds/29 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.4
Northern Iowa has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (272 turnovers/29 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 68.0 points per game (1,973 points/29 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (1,973 points/1,654 shots) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Illinois State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (516 steals/92 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Illinois State has allowed 68.0 points per game (1,973 points/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,771 points/29 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (436/1,361) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,771 points/29 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (179/638) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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