- Northern Iowa is a -5.5 point favorite vs Murray State
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Murray State / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPN+
The Murray State Racers visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cedar Falls, IA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Murray State vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Murray State vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Murray State | +5.5 -110 | O 138.5 -115 | +200 |
| Northern Iowa | -5.5 -110 | U 138.5 -105 | -250 |
Murray State vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 65.6% 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 60.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Murray State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.27 Units / 32% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
- Murray State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
- Murray State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.60 Units / 51% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+9.10 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.15 Units / 19% ROI)
Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Murray State has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -25.16% ROI).
- 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units / -2.47% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.6% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.04% ROI
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).
- 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.25 Units / 0.37% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Murray State has made 26 two point field goals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams
Murray State averaged 11.5 assists per game (368 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Murray State averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,232 points/1,841 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
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 77.5 points per game (1,163 points/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 76.5
Northern Iowa averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (251 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Northern Iowa is shooting 71% from the free throw line (208/293) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72%
Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Murray State has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Murray State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (349/1,003) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Murray State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (108 steals/15 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.2 steals per game (93 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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 67.5 points per game (1,013 points/15 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Northern Iowa has forced 11.6 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5
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