Northern Iowa Panthers vs Wichita St. Shockers Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming basketball game between former Missouri Valley Conference rivals Northern Iowa and Wichita State is set to take place on Thursday night. Northern Iowa recently
Game outlook
The upcoming basketball game between former Missouri Valley Conference rivals Northern Iowa and Wichita State is set to take place on Thursday night. Northern Iowa recently suffered their first loss of the season against UC Irvine, while Wichita State remains unbeaten. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 EST at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita. Wichita State is favored to win by 7.5 points, with the line remaining steady. See below for predictions on this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +245 | Shockers -310
Spread: Panthers +7.5 (-110) | Shockers -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wichita St. will win straight-up is 76%.
Northern Iowa Panthers
The Northern Iowa Panthers started their season strong with wins in their first two games, but faced a tough loss against UC Irvine on Sunday. They struggled to keep up with their opponent's up-tempo style of play and fell behind early in the second half. While they had been shooting well in their previous games, the Panthers only shot 39.7% from the field in the loss. They were outscored in the paint and outrebounded by UC Irvine. Jacob Hutson led the team with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, Northern Iowa's offense has been performing well, averaging 81 points per game and shooting 50.6% from the field. They are strong from beyond the arc, averaging eight three-pointers per game. However, they have been turning the ball over 12 times per game. Defensively, the Panthers are averaging seven steals and 4.5 blocks per game. Opponents are shooting 40.7% from the field against them. In terms of rankings, Northern Iowa is 126th in offense, scoring an average of 87 points per game, and 165th in defense, allowing 68 points per game. They have a 1-1 record so far this season. Their field goal percentage ranks 12th in the country, while their three-point percentage ranks 24th. Defensively, they are allowing 37.10% of field goals and 35.29% of three-pointers to be made by their opponents. Defensive rebounds and turnovers are areas where they have been performing well. Tytan Anderson leads the team with 14 points per game.