- Southern Illinois (20-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Iowa (13-15)
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Northern Iowa Panthers (13-15) visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (20-9) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Carbondale.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northern Iowa | +6.5 -115 | O 129.5 -110 | +225 |
| Southern Illinois | -6.5 -105 | U 129.5 -110 | -275 |
Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this game with 64.2% confidence.
Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northern Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northern Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.05 Units / 18% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northern Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+8.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 23 away games (+3.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northern Iowa have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+12.25 Units / 11% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+3.45 Units / 6% ROI)
Northern Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northern Iowa has gone 13-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -8.07% ROI).
- 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.35 Units / -29.77% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has gone 11-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.2 Units / 5.81% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Northern Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (267 assists/ 281 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Northern Iowa has averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (281 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Northern Iowa has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (400 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4
Northern Iowa has averaged 11.7 assists per game (646 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has averaged 66.5 points per game (1,595 points/24 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Southern Illinois has 15.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
Southern Illinois has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/24 games) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Southern Illinois has averaged 65.1 points per game (3,580 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.2
Northern Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northern Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (562/1,293) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%
Northern Iowa has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game this season — 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Northern Iowa has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,559 points/1,293 shots) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Northern Iowa has forced 12.7 turnovers per game (700 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has 187 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Southern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (358 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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