Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Northern Iowa Panthers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) will be facing the Illinois State Redbirds (10-6, 2-3 MVC) in a matchup at CEFCU Arena on Saturday night at 7 PM ET. The Panthers will be looking to improve their standing in the MVC after a recent loss, while the Redbirds aim to bounce back from a tough defeat. Northern Iowa has a strong track record against Illinois State with a 9-1 record in their last 10 meetings. The Redbirds are currently favored to win by one point according to the opening line. To find out more about this anticipated game, check out the full prediction for the Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Illinois State Redbirds matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers -102 | Redbirds -118

Spread: Panthers +1 (-110) | Redbirds -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 54%.

Northern Iowa Panthers

After a two-game winning streak, the Northern Iowa Panthers suffered losses to Valparaiso and Murray State, failing to cover the spread in both games. They will look to end the streak and secure their third win in their last five games in their upcoming matchup. In their last game, the Panthers scored 68 points with Trey Campbell leading the team with 17 points. Tytan Anderson contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Leon Bond III added 13 points and three rebounds. Defensively, Northern Iowa gives up an average of 67.8 points per game but allowed 71 points in their last outing. With a power ranking of 112, the Panthers are ranked 155 in offense and 104 in defense. They have a record of 8-7 this season, with a 51.52% field goal percentage and a 37.78% three-point percentage on offense. On defense, they allow 44.08% of field goals and 31.13% of three-pointers. To improve their chances of winning, the Panthers will need a stronger defensive performance in their upcoming game.