NIU Huskies Poised to Avenge Loss to UNI Panthers with Unwavering Interior Defense
The Northern Iowa Panthers will face the Northern Illinois Huskies at the NIU Convocation Center Thursday evening. Both teams are coming off wins, and the Huskies look to
Game outlook
The Northern Iowa Panthers will face the Northern Illinois Huskies at the NIU Convocation Center Thursday evening. Both teams are coming off wins, and the Huskies look to avenge their seven-point loss to the Panthers last season. Michigan St. is the betting favorite at -22.5, with the line not having moved since it opened. The outcome of this competitive midwestern college basketball rivalry will be determined soon.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seawolves +2,000 | Spartans -6,994
Spread: Seawolves +22.5 (-110) | Spartans -22.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 99%.
Stony Brook Seawolves
UNI has earned their fifth win of the season, scoring 100 points last time out. They have an average of 77.9 points on offense with the ability to shoot 47.9% and three-pointers at 37.1%, however, their record could be better with a 0-4 away record. Defensively, UNI allow 74.7 points per game, letting their opponents shoot 44.2% and 36.4% on three-pointers, as well as 78.0% from free throw attempts. They need to be better defensively with a +2.1 rebounding average and 1.9 blocks per game in order to acquire a victory. Stony Brook has a power ranking of 109, and they are 6-5 with an average of 73.18 points per game on offense, which is rated 230th. They are shooting 42.81% from field goals, 70.39% from free throws, and 37.17% on three-pointers. Defensively, they are ranked 192nd with allowing an average of 71.45 points and 43.07% field goals along with 70.07% free throws and 37.23% three-pointers. They are looking to improve their defensive game in pursuit of victories.