- Northern Iowa is a -10.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Cedar Falls, IA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | +10.5 -110 | O 144.5 -105 | +450 |
| Northern Iowa | -10.5 -110 | U 144.5 -115 | -650 |
Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa 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.
Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.05 Units / 14% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.13 Units / 1% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+6.10 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.55 Units / 5% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -32.73% ROI).
- 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.8 Units / -28.92% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.53% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Southern Illinois is shooting 74% from the free throw line (626/845) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Southern Illinois has averaged 74.3 points per game (892 points/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 78.1
Southern Illinois has 136 offensive rebounds this season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (251 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Northern Iowa has made 30 two point field goals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Northern Iowa has averaged 78.0 points per game (936 points/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 78.1
Northern Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (394 assists/ 321 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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 43% (314/722) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Southern Illinois has allowed 74.9 points per game (899 points/12 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
Southern Illinois has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (141 turnovers/12 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.5 steals per game (78 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1
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 66.3 points per game (796 points/12 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.0
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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