Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 01, 2023, 1:15 PM
  • Drake (17-6) are -7.5 point favorites vs Northern Iowa (12-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northern Iowa Panthers (12-10) visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs (17-6) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Des Moines.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Northern Iowa vs. Drake Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Iowa+7.5 -110O 136.5 -110+275
Drake -7.5 -110U 136.5 -110-350

Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Drake will win this game with 67.1% confidence.

Northern Iowa vs Drake Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.

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


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Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has gone 11-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.1 Units / -22% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has gone 8-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 5.71% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 12.3 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (396 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Northern Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (638 assists/ 623 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (259 assists/ 271 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (259 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Drake has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,703 points/1,334 shots) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Drake has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (637 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Drake has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.0 steals per game (153 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Northern Iowa has allowed 66.9 points per game (1,471 points/22 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 67.9

Northern Iowa has forced 12.9 turnovers per game (695 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Northern Iowa has allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (633 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Drake has averaged 5.4 steals per game (125 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Drake has averaged 5.4 steals per game (125 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Drake has 377 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams


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