- Northern Iowa is a -6.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 pm in Cedar Falls, IA.
Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 71.7% 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 57.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
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Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
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Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Southern Illinois has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Southern Illinois has a TS% of 46% this season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Southern Illinois is shooting 45% (740/1,633) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.6
Northern Iowa has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (192 rebounds/28 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.4
Northern Iowa has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (258 turnovers/28 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Northern Iowa has averaged 69.5 points per game (1,947 points/28 games) this season — 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.0
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 averaged 8.1 steals per game (218 steals/27 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (687/1,604) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Southern Illinois has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (722 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (173/622) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,712 points/28 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (430/1,345) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northern Iowa has allowed 61.1 points per game (1,712 points/28 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
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