- Northern Iowa is a -4.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Northern Iowa / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm in Des Moines, IA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Northern Iowa vs. Drake Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Northern Iowa vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Iowa | -4.5 -105 | O 138.5 -110 | -190 |
| Drake | +4.5 -115 | U 138.5 -110 | +154 |
Northern Iowa vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 51.0% 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 51.0% 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 10 of their last 15 games (+4.05 Units / 23% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 54% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 away games (+2.35 Units / 62% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 61% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 5.16% ROI).
- 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -0.34% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.75 Units / -34.96% ROI).
- 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -15.53% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (205 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3
Northern Iowa has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.5
Northern Iowa has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/30 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Northern Iowa has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/30 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
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 had an eFG% of 55% last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Drake averaged 80.3 points per game (2,569 points/32 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.4 points per game (1,842 points/30 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.4 points per game (1,842 points/30 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (189/665) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northern Iowa has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake averaged 8.9 steals per game (301 steals/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (166 steals/30 games) this season — tied for lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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