- Illinois State is a -8.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Northern Iowa / Illinois State TV channel: ESPNU
The Northern Iowa Panthers visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Jan. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Northern Iowa vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Northern Iowa vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Northern Iowa vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 68.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Iowa vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 14% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.80 Units / 5% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+7.40 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+6.60 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+5.50 Units / 29% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 1.46% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Over for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Under for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 11-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI).
- 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -3.08% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois State is shooting 36% from three (164/457) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has averaged 79.3 points per game (1,506 points/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 76.0
Illinois State has averaged 13.9 assists per game (265 assists/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.5
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (461 steals/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Illinois State has allowed 67.1 points per game (1,274 points/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (307 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois State is shooting 36% from three (164/457) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has averaged 79.3 points per game (1,506 points/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 76.0
Illinois State has averaged 13.9 assists per game (265 assists/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.5
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (461 steals/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Illinois State has allowed 67.1 points per game (1,274 points/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (307 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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