Murray State vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Northern Iowa (10-11) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Murray State (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Murray State / Northern Iowa TV channel: CBSSN

The Murray State Racers (9-12) visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers (10-11) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cedar Falls, IA.

Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Murray State vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Murray State vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Murray State+6.5 -110O 139.5 -115+225
Northern Iowa -6.5 -110U 139.5 -105-275

Murray State vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Murray State vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+3.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -18.36% ROI).

  • 7-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.65 Units / -35.27% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -27.47% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 18.78% ROI

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.11% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -2.25% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.31% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for -0.05 Units / -0.22% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has made 6.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Murray State has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,549 points/1,265 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Murray State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Murray State has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (556 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (399 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (156 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Northern Iowa has averaged 71.8 points per game (3,805 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.4

Northern Iowa has averaged 12.7 assists per game (266 assists/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (131 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Murray State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (306 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Murray State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (176/498) this season — tied for 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Murray State has allowed 8.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed 8.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Northern Iowa has allowed 71.1 points per game (1,494 points/21 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.1

Northern Iowa has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (247 turnovers/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0


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