Indiana St. Sycamores vs
Northern Iowa PanthersPredictions & Preview

Panthers Favored by 7.5 Points in Rematch Against Sycamores: Indiana State Seeks Redemption

In this upcoming matchup between Indiana State and Northern Iowa, the Panthers are favored to win by 7.5 points. Indiana State will be looking to avenge their previous loss to Northern Iowa earlier in the season. The game is set to take place at the McLeod Center on Tuesday night at 8pmET. Stay tuned for more insight and analysis on this Indiana State vs. Northern Iowa prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sycamores +275 | Panthers -348
• Spread: Sycamores +7.5 (-110) | Panthers -7.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Iowa will win straight-up is 78%.

Indiana St. vs Northern Iowa Stats

Indiana St. Sycamores

Indiana State recently snapped a six-game losing streak by winning three consecutive games against Missouri State, UIC, and Valpo, but suffered a loss to first-place Drake on Saturday. Despite the defeat, the team is tied for eighth in the Missouri Valley Conference with Evansville and Murray State. Samage Teel led the Sycamores with 26 points in the game against Drake, while Aaron Gray contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. The team has a strong offense, averaging 80.1 points per game and shooting 46.6% from the field, but struggles defensively, allowing 79.1 points per game and a shooting percentage of 45.5% from their opponents. With a power ranking of 145, Indiana State ranks 55 in offense, 335 in defense, and holds a record of 12-13 this season. Teel leads the team in scoring, averaging 16.7 points per game, while Jaden Daughtry adds 12.7 points per game. The Sycamores have room for improvement defensively and will look to continue their offensive success to finish the season strong.

Northern Iowa Panthers Analysis

The Northern Iowa Panthers have been on a hot streak, winning three straight games and five out of their last six. Although they suffered a loss to Drake, they will have a chance to redeem themselves in an upcoming matchup. Currently, they are tied for second place in the MVC standings with a 10-4 record. In their last game against Illinois State, they made an impressive comeback from a halftime deficit. Key players like Tytan Anderson and Jacob Hutson lead the team in scoring and rebounding. Overall, the Panthers rank 108th in the nation by KenPom and have a solid offensive and defensive performance. They have a strong shooting percentage but struggle with rebounding. On defense, they have room for improvement in field goal percentages. Despite their strengths and weaknesses, the Panthers have shown resilience and determination on the court.

Indiana State Shows Improvement and Strong Potential to Defeat Northern Iowa

Northern Iowa emerged victorious in the initial game, however, Indiana State has demonstrated significant improvement in their subsequent performances. With victories in three out of their last four games and successfully covering the spread in their previous three encounters, Indiana State displays consistent progress. Moreover, their impressive shooting efficiency, with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and a 3-point shooting success rate of 34% on the road, enhances their competitive edge. Conversely, Northern Iowa's weak three-point defense throughout the season remains a vulnerability that may impact their ability to contain Indiana State. Consequently, the Sycamores are poised to outperform the Panthers and potentially cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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