- Northern Iowa is a -5.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Illinois State / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPNU
The Illinois State Redbirds visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Cedar Falls, IA, USA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois State | +5.5 -115 | O 140.5 -115 | +190 |
| Northern Iowa | -5.5 -105 | U 140.5 -105 | -235 |
Illinois State vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 65.8% 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 61.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+7.65 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.55 Units / 21% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.55 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.45 Units / 38% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.25 Units / 35% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.25 Units / 20% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 15-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.35 Units / 29.17% ROI).
- 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.5% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.2 Units / 24.46% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.45 Units / -33.47% ROI
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 15-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI).
- 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 1% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (352 assists/ 240 TOs) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Illinois State has made 10.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (185 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.2
Illinois State is shooting 39% from three (249/633) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has made 30 two point field goals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (574 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Northern Iowa has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (194 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.2
Northern Iowa has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (253 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (128 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Illinois State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (128 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (216/611) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois State has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.3 steals per game (152 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Northern Iowa averaged 6.4 steals per game (198 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Iowa has allowed 67.4 points per game (1,617 points/24 games) this season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Northern Iowa has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,617 points/1,311 shots) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.27
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