Northern Iowa vs Belmont Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Northern Iowa (9-7) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Belmont (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Northern Iowa / Belmont TV channel: CBSSN

The Northern Iowa Panthers (9-7) visit Curb Event Center to take on the Belmont Bruins (6-10) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Nashville, TN.

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

The Northern Iowa vs. Belmont Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Northern Iowa vs. Belmont Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Iowa-1.5 -110O 150.5 -110-125
Belmont +1.5 -110U 150.5 -110+105

Northern Iowa vs Belmont Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Iowa will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Iowa vs Belmont Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Iowa will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+14.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Iowa has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.85 Units / -100% ROI

Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Belmont has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 11-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / -100% ROI

Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/17 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Northern Iowa has averaged 75.2 points per game (1,278 points/17 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.2

Northern Iowa has averaged 12.9 assists per game (219 assists/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.0

Northern Iowa has 191 turnovers this season — 4th fewest among Missouri Valley Teams

Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont is shooting 38% from three (451/1,178) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Belmont is shooting 48% (1,377/2,895) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%

Belmont has averaged 1.31 points per shot (3,782 points/2,895 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Belmont has averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/17 games) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (138/393) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northern Iowa has forced 11.9 turnovers per game (203 turnovers/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Northern Iowa has allowed 70.5 points per game (3,455 points/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Northern Iowa has allowed 71.6 points per game (1,217 points/17 games) this season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont has averaged 7.4 steals per game (365 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Belmont has averaged 8.2 steals per game (140 steals/17 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Belmont has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (492/1,078) this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Belmont has 140 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams


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