- Northern Iowa is a -1.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
- Total (Over/Under): 123.5 points
- Northern Iowa / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Enterprise Center to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30 pm in .
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Northern Iowa vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 123.5 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 Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 55.9% 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 Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 51.7% 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 11 of their last 17 games (+3.90 Units / 20% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 25 games (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.50 Units / 16% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 17-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.55 Units / 4.53% ROI).
- 19-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 1.43% ROI
- 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -26.1% ROI
- 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 17.01% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 5.14% ROI).
- 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.4 Units / -6.08% ROI
- 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
- 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has 14.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.5
Northern Iowa has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Northern Iowa has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (725 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Northern Iowa has averaged 7.0 offensive rebounds per game (224 rebounds/32 games) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois State is shooting 47% (846/1,797) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (420 assists/ 353 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,954 points/32 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,954 points/32 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (207/727) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (207/727) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,116 points/1,756 shots) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,116 points/1,756 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Illinois State has allowed 68.3 points per game (2,116 points/31 games) this season — 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
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