- Drake is a -8.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa
- Total (Over/Under): 123.5 points
- Northern Iowa / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Des Moines, IA, USA.
Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-102).
The Northern Iowa vs. Drake Over/Under is 123.5 total points.
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Northern Iowa vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Iowa | +8.5 -118 | O 123.5 -110 | +280 |
| Drake | -8.5 -102 | U 123.5 -110 | -350 |
Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Iowa vs Drake Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.29 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+0.25 Units / 0% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 32 games (+21.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+12.40 Units / 11% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.00 Units / 20% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI).
- 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -0.06% ROI
- 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
- 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.52% ROI).
- 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.7 Units / 6.81% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 has made 30 two point field goals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Northern Iowa has averaged 14.1 assists per game (297 assists/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (793 assists/ 538 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 6.5 steals per game (137 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (508/1,161) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northern Iowa has allowed 67.7 points per game (1,421 points/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.6
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Drake has allowed 58.0 points per game (1,160 points/20 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Drake averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (858 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Drake has 183 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
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