- Northern Iowa is a -4.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Northern Iowa / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+
The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Northern Iowa vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Northern Iowa vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Iowa | -4.5 -110 | O 147.5 -105 | -200 |
| Valparaiso | +4.5 -110 | U 147.5 -115 | +165 |
Northern Iowa vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northern Iowa vs Valparaiso Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 57.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+5.65 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.68 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.55 Units / 7% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 3.53% ROI
- 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI
- 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).
- 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.66% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (147 turnovers/14 games) this season — 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Northern Iowa has made 30 two point field goals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (468 turnovers/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Northern Iowa has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (112 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6
Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Valparaiso shot 41% (774/1,899) last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Valparaiso is shooting 80% from the free throw line (253/318) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Valparaiso shot 32% from three (224/693) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.5 steals per game (91 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Northern Iowa averaged 6.4 steals per game (198 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Northern Iowa has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (933 points/795 shots) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Northern Iowa has allowed 66.6 points per game (933 points/14 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has averaged 5.4 steals per game (76 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Valparaiso has averaged 5.4 steals per game (76 steals/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,230/2,617) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Valparaiso has allowed 72.4 points per game (1,013 points/14 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
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