Northern Iowa vs Saint Mary’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

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  • Saint Mary’s is a -13.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Northern Iowa / Saint Mary’s TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Iowa Panthers visit University Credit Union Pavilion to take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Moraga, CA.

Saint Mary’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary’s Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Northern Iowa vs. Saint Mary’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Northern Iowa vs Saint Mary’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Mary’s will win this college basketball game with 63.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Iowa vs Saint Mary’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Mary’s will cover the spread with 51.8% 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 21 of their last 31 games (+9.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+4.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 34 games (+20.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+17.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Saint Mary’s has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.40 Units / 19% ROI)

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 10.37% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI

Saint Mary’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Mary’s has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 5.75% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s has made 233 free throws this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s averaged 15.6 assists per game (468 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Saint Mary’s has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,063 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Saint Mary’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed 57.6 points per game (634 points/11 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.4

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (65/246) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Iowa has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (157 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Northern Iowa allowed 70.7 points per game (2,192 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Mary’s averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Saint Mary’s has made 233 free throws this season — most among West Coast Conference Teams

Saint Mary’s averaged 15.6 assists per game (468 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Saint Mary’s has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,063 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Saint Mary’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed 57.6 points per game (634 points/11 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.4

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (65/246) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Iowa has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (157 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Northern Iowa allowed 70.7 points per game (2,192 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1


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