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Northern Iowa Panthers vs Murray St. Racers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: CFSB Center — Murray, KY

Article updated Jan 13, 10:23 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming Missouri Valley Conference game, the Northern Iowa Panthers are set to face off against the Murray State Racers. With a current record of 8-8 overall and 2-3

Game outlook

In an upcoming Missouri Valley Conference game, the Northern Iowa Panthers are set to face off against the Murray State Racers. With a current record of 8-8 overall and 2-3 within the conference, the Panthers will be looking to secure a victory on the road. On the other hand, the Racers, holding a 7-9 overall record, have shown promising results in conference games, starting with a 6-7 record. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM EST. Notably, Murray State opens as the betting favorite at 0, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers -108 | Racers -108

Spread: Panthers 0 (-110) | Racers 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 52%.

Northern Iowa Panthers

The Northern Iowa Panthers are looking to improve their win-loss record by defeating Murray State in an away game on Sunday. After a recent victory against UIC, the Panthers have won five out of their last six games. Kyle Pock led the team with 13 points, including three three-pointers, while three other players contributed 12 points each. The Panthers had a strong defensive performance, recording 12 steals and scoring nine points off turnovers. On average, the Panthers score over 75 points per game and allow just over 72 points per game. They have a shooting percentage of 47% and hold their opponents to 44% shooting. From three-point range, the Panthers shoot just under 36% and allow the same percentage to their opponents. The team averages 34 rebounds per game and has a turnover margin of +1.0. In terms of rankings, Northern Iowa is ranked 152nd in offense, averaging 76.07 points per game, and 232nd in defense, allowing 73.20 points per game. They have an 8-8 record this season. The Panthers have a field goal percentage of 47.05%, ranking 73rd, and a free throw percentage of 70.65%, ranking 198th. They make an average of 35.50% of their three-point attempts, ranking 104th. In terms of rebounds, they average 34.60 per game, ranking 256th. Defensively, the Panthers allow opponents to shoot 44.27% from the field and 77.70% from the free-throw line. They allow opponents to make an average of 35.82% of their three-point attempts and collect 32.73 defensive rebounds per game. The Panthers average 10.93 defensive assists and 11.67 turnovers per game. To gather more opinions about college basketball, you can refer to NCAAB Predictions. The latest episode of the Panther Hoops and Family Podcast in now 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!!! Bowen Born joins this week's show, including a chat with head coach Ben Jacobson! 🎧 https://t.co/oL4lcYtzsy #EverLoyal #1UNI #Family pic.twitter.com/CGznQdkUoL

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Murray St. Racers Analysis

Murray State has started the MVC season strongly with a 6-7 record, bringing their overall record to 7-9. In their latest conference game, the Racers achieved a 77-53 victory against Missouri State, with JaCobi Wood leading the team with 19 points and Quincy Anderson contributing 18 points and 9 rebounds. This win marked the largest margin of victory for Murray State since joining the MVC, with the Bears scoring only 19 points in the first half. In terms of offensive performance, the Racers are ranked 194th in scoring offense nationally, 172nd in field goal percentage, and 232nd in 3-point shooting. Defensively, they rank 137th in scoring defense, but struggle in field goal and 3-point defense, ranking 292nd and 282nd respectively. Murray State also ranks 263rd in total rebounds per game, but excels in protecting the basketball, ranking 7th in turnovers per game. The power ranking of Murray State is 63, and their offensive performance is ranked at 223, averaging 73.07 points per game. Defensively, they rank 173rd, allowing an average of 71.40 points per game. In their last three matchups with Northern Iowa, the Racers have gone 0-1. In terms of offensive statistics, the Racers have a field goal percentage of 43.96% (ranked 225th), a free throw percentage of 72.35% (ranked 133rd), and a three-point percentage of 33.14% (ranked 209th). They average 33.80 rebounds per game (ranked 291st), 12.60 offensive assists, and 9.20 turnovers per game (ranked 247th and 8th respectively). Defensively, Murray State allows their opponents to have a field goal percentage of 46.64% (ranked 332nd) and a free throw percentage of 70.48% (ranked 169th). They also allow a three-point percentage of 35.95% (ranked 318th) and average 34.00 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34th). Finally, the team averages 13.07 defensive assists and 12.27 turnovers per game (ranked 205th and 217th respectively). 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 🔥 #GoRacers 🏇 pic.twitter.com/zlYsvxEQT2

Impressive Basketball Skills and Home Court Advantage Favor Racers in Upcoming Game

Both teams competing in this game have demonstrated outstanding basketball skills. NIU has showcased an impressive performance by effectively causing turnovers and demonstrating proficient offensive strategies. Conversely, the Racers have exhibited exceptional ball control throughout this season while maintaining a deliberate pace during their games. Moreover, the Racers have faced a challenging non-conference schedule, which is reflected in their record. Additionally, their defense has significantly improved since the commencement of league play. The Racers have managed to restrict their opponents' shooting to less than 43%, while boasting a scoring margin of +12 in conference matches. Anticipating the continuation of their strong home-court advantage, we expect the Racers to emerge victorious and secure a 3-0 record on their home floor in the MVC. We recommend placing a wager on Murray State, deducting the points.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Iowa Panthers-108 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Murray St. Racers-108 → -130Moved
  • Spread · Northern Iowa Panthers0 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Murray St. Racers0 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143 (-110) → 145 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143 (-110) → 145 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Iowa Panthers
5-8 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Murray St. Racers
6-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-14T03:23:10.114Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-01-10Murray St. Racers 67 · Northern Iowa Panthers 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Murray St. Racers 70-60

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Murray St. Racers 70-60 on January 14, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Northern Iowa Panthers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Iowa Panthers +1.5 (-110) spread, Northern Iowa Panthers covered, while the 130 combined points finished under the recorded total of 145.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MbcSpread · Northern Iowa Panthers 0 (-110)Win
  • RainmanSpread · Northern Iowa Panthers 0 (-110)Win
  • IrishblueSpread · Northern Iowa Panthers 0 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Murray St. Racers -1 (-110)Loss
  • DengWinsTotal · Over 142.5 (-110)Loss
  • GeauxtigersSpread · Murray St. Racers -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Northern Iowa Panthers +1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Northern Iowa Panthers +1.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 143.5 (-110)Loss