Northern Iowa vs Murray State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 9

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  • Murray State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Northern Iowa / Murray State TV channel: CBSN

The Northern Iowa Panthers visit CFSB Center to take on the Murray State Racers on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 pm in Murray, KY.

Murray State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-118).

The Northern Iowa vs. Murray State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Northern Iowa vs. Murray State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Northern Iowa vs Murray State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Murray State will win this college basketball game with 68.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Iowa vs Murray State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Murray State will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+12.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+9.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 13-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.95 Units / 7.69% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 7-16 when betting the Over for -10.6 Units / -41.9% ROI
  • 16-7 when betting the Under for +8.3 Units / 32.81% ROI

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.85 Units / 7.8% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has 14.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.7

Northern Iowa has averaged 7.0 offensive rebounds per game (161 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

Northern Iowa has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (875 turnovers/86 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Northern Iowa has averaged 67.1 points per game (1,544 points/23 games) this season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.3

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State is shooting 77% from the free throw line (443/578) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71%

Murray State averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,232 points/1,841 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Murray State has an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Murray State is shooting 47% (695/1,480) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed 60.4 points per game (1,390 points/23 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Northern Iowa has allowed 60.4 points per game (1,390 points/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (388/1,222) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (131/499) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Murray State has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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