Western Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 19

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  • Northern Iowa is a -14.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Western Illinois / Northern Iowa TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit McLeod Center to take on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Nov. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Cedar Falls, IA.

Northern Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Western Illinois vs. Northern Iowa Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois+14.5 -110O 134.5 -110+800
Northern Iowa -14.5 -110U 134.5 -110-1400

Western 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.

Western Illinois vs Northern Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 61.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+13.55 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+9.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+4.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.05 Units / 5% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units / 43.75% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -30.63% ROI
  • 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2

Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Western Illinois averaged 69.0 points per game (2,140 points/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.3

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 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

Northern Iowa averaged 73.0 points per game (2,263 points/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73.5

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (809 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Western Illinois averaged 5.4 steals per game (167 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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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