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Northern Iowa vs Indiana St.

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Northern Iowa vs Indiana St. Prediction, Odds and Best Bets

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Northern Iowa is on the road playing Indiana St. at the Hulman Center stadium on Saturday, 1/28/2023 @ 2:00pm EST. Indiana St. -6 was the opening favorite and current line is Indiana St. -6.25.

A Missouri Valley Conference matchup takes place at the Hulman Center on Saturday afternoon between the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Indiana State Sycamores. This season, the Panthers are 12-9 (8-3) and riding a three-game win streak after beating the Valparaiso Beacons 77-66 on Wednesday. After losing 70-68 to the Drake Bulldogs on Tuesday, the Sycamores are on a five-game losing streak. On February 11, they also play in Northern Iowa, so it could be an interesting matchup. 

On the prowl, the Panthers

As a result of their strong play, the Northern Iowa Panthers won 77-66 against the Valparaiso Beacons at home. Their first half performance was exceptional as they outscored Valparaiso 45-28. As a team, they shot 24-of-48 (50 percent) overall, 6-of-17 (35.3 percent) from three, and 28 free throws. Bowen led the team with 18 points, three rebounds, an assist, a steal, and four turnovers in 37 minutes. Their defense was outstanding, allowing 37.9 percent shooting from the floor and 25.8 percent from deep. After forcing 10 turnovers, Northern Iowa finished with four steals and one block throughout the game. 

A demonstration of Indiana State's skills

It doesn't help the Indiana State Sycamores' cause when they allow 44 points in the first half following a tough 70-68 loss to the Drake Bulldogs. With 41.8 percent shooting throughout the game, 34.6 percent from beyond the arc, and 18 free throws, they did pretty well shooting the ball. A 22-point, nine-rebound, one-assist, one-steal performance from senior guard Courvoisier McCauley helped the Sycamores to their first victory of the season. There is room for improvement on defense, as the Bulldogs shot 43.9 percent from the floor, 41.2 percent from three, and 14 free throws. During the game, the Sycamores recorded five steals and no blocks. 

As of now, Northern Iowa ranks 170th in the nation with a -0.21 rating, while Indiana State ranks 128th with a +3.77 rating. There is a difference between the Panthers and Sycamores' defenses throughout the last few games, where the Panthers are allowing 68.8 points while the Sycamores are allowing 76.7 points. Cover the spread in their own stadium with the Indiana State Sycamores. 

Northern Iowa Highlights

With a power ranking of 83, Northern Iowa is ranked #212 in offense (scoring an average of 70.15 per game), #94 in defense (allowing an average of 66.30 points to be scored against them per game) and are 12-9 (11-9 ATS) this season.

Indiana St. Highlights

Indiana St. Sycamores has a power ranking of 261 and are #57 for offense (scoring an average of 77.50 per game), #204 for defense (giving up an average of 66.30 points per game) and 13-9 (11-10 ATS) overall. Northern Iowa went 0-3 (1-0-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Indiana St..

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be NIOWA 78.75, INDST 66.25.
  • 51% of SportsJaw users predict Northern Iowa Panthers to cover.
  • OddsShark's prediction is Northern Iowa will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • 60% picked Indiana St. Sycamores on Covers.com
  • SportsJaw's ScoreCaster prediction: Panthers 77 to Sycamores 71.

Staff Prediction

Our prediction: Panthers 77 to Sycamores 71.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
NIOWA
INDST
Open
Side
+6
-6
-6
Moneyline
+210
-250
-240
Total
Over 145
Under 145
145

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Northern Iowa Panthers
HIGHLIGHTS
Indiana St. Sycamores
212th
OFFENSE
57th
129th
FG %
44th
156th
3 PT %
292nd
258th
Rebounds
219th
94th
DEFENSE
204th
215th
FG %
118th
208th
3 PT %
143rd
73rd
Rebounds
173rd

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Northern Iowa PanthersNorthern Iowa

vs VALPOW 77-66
50FG %
82.14FT %
63 PT %
vs UICW 78-72
44.64FG %
80.77FT %
73 PT %
vs ILSTW 65-63
44.9FG %
64.29FT %
123 PT %
vs BELML 72-76
48.33FG %
64.29FT %
53 PT %
vs MURRAYW 75-67
42.62FG %
65FT %
103 PT %
vs SIUW 69-57
48.08FG %
68.42FT %
63 PT %
vs VALPOW 69-67
45.16FG %
55.56FT %
83 PT %
vs ILSTW 66-60
42.31FG %
62.96FT %
53 PT %
vs MOSTL 67-79
47.27FG %
64.29FT %
63 PT %
vs BONAW 62-52
48.89FG %
68.42FT %
53 PT %

Indiana St. SycamoresIndiana St.

vs DRAKEL 68-70
41.82FG %
72.22FT %
93 PT %
vs MURRAYL 73-82
44.44FG %
60FT %
53 PT %
vs BRADL 67-78
37.93FG %
79.17FT %
43 PT %
vs MOSTL 62-64
48.98FG %
57.14FT %
63 PT %
vs SIUL 61-69
41.51FG %
64.29FT %
83 PT %
vs UICW 80-60
52.73FG %
80.95FT %
53 PT %
vs ILSTW 76-67
60FG %
83.33FT %
63 PT %
vs VALPOW 68-50
50FG %
80FT %
63 PT %
vs EVANSW 91-63
48.33FG %
90.91FT %
133 PT %
vs NIUL 57-67
35FG %
70FT %
83 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Northern Iowa PanthersNorthern Iowa

  • GNate Heise (Is out for season, Finger)

Indiana St. SycamoresIndiana St.

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Northern Iowa vs Indiana State prediction and stats

The Sycamores have a stronger offense and the Panthers have a slightly better defense. The Panthers won more games straight up while Sycamores won more ATS over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Panthers 73 to Sycamores 69.

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Northern Iowa Injuries

  • G Nate Heise Is out for season, Finger

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