| Â | 1 | 2 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOWA | 39 | 32 | 71 | 145 |
| INDST | 39 | 40 | 79 | -6 |
Northern Iowa vs Indiana St. Prediction, Odds and Best Bets
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.
Written by SportsJaw Staff
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Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Northern Iowa Panthers
- Northern Iowa are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 5 games.
- Northern Iowa are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
- Northern Iowa are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Indiana State.
- Northern Iowa are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana State.
- Northern Iowa are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference.
- Northern Iowa are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in January.
- Northern Iowa are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Northern Iowa's last 7 games played on a Saturday when on the road.
Indiana St. Sycamores
- Indiana State are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana State's last 6 games.
- Indiana State are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana State's last 7 games against Northern Iowa.
- Indiana State are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home.
- Indiana State are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Northern Iowa.
- Indiana State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana State's last 9 games played in January.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana State's last 7 games played on a Saturday.
- Indiana State are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.
Injuries[ - ]
Northern Iowa
- GNate Heise (Is out for season, Finger)
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Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
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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