Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

• Southern Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa
• Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
• Northern Iowa / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Carbondale, IL.

Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 56.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 52.0% 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 (+8.60 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 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 33% ROI)
• Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.75 Units / 61% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

• 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 1.42% ROI
• 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
• 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 8-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.05 Units / -19.42% ROI).

• 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -6.63% ROI
• 6-13 when betting the Over for -8.35 Units / -39.86% ROI
• 13-6 when betting the Under for +6.4 Units / 30.7% ROI

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Northern Iowa has 14.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.8

Northern Iowa has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northern Iowa has averaged 67.8 points per game (1,423 points/21 games) this season — 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.6

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (707/1,050) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%

Southern Illinois has 994 turnovers since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (118/458) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northern Iowa has allowed 60.5 points per game (1,270 points/21 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.3

Northern Iowa has allowed 60.5 points per game (1,270 points/21 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Northern Iowa has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (146/467) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (146/467) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (497/1,149) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%

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