Northern Iowa Panthers vs
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Northern Iowa Panthers to Face Belmont Bruins in Highly-Anticipated MVC Basketball Rematch at Curb Event Center Arena

On Wednesday, the Northern Iowa Panthers will face off against the Belmont Bruins at Curb Event Center Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Panthers previously defeated the Bruins 76-70 on January 1, and have covered the spread in four out of their six previous matchups. Belmont is currently the betting favorite with a -1 opening line that remains unchanged. Check out our prediction for the Northern Iowa vs. Belmont game for more insight.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -104 | Bruins -117
• Spread: Panthers +1 (-110) | Bruins -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 54%.

Northern Iowa vs Belmont Stats

Northern Iowa Panthers

Northern Iowa defeated Murray State 74-67, extending their winning streak to five games. The Panthers are currently second in the MVC basketball standings with a 12-4 record. Senior guard Tytan Anderson leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Other key players to watch are senior center Jacob Huston, junior guard Tre Campbell, and sophomore guard Leon Bond III. The Panthers are rated 101st by KenPom, with a strong offensive efficiency ranking of 99th and a defensive efficiency ranking of 103rd. Offensively, they shoot 49.7% from the field and 37.91% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.57% from the field and 35.42% from three-point range. Northern Iowa is 17-9 ATS this season and has no recent injuries heading into their game against Belmont in the MVC.

Belmont Bruins Analysis

Belmont Bruins achieved a road win against Southern Illinois, overcoming a halftime deficit with a strong second-half performance. Senior forward Jonathan Pierre leads the team with solid stats, supported by other key players like senior guard Carter Whitt, junior guard Tyler Lundblade, and junior guard Isaiah Walker. KenPom ranks Belmont 133rd in NCAAB, with impressive offensive efficiency but lacking in defensive efficiency. The team scores an average of 81.3 points per game, shooting 47.0 percent from the field. In terms of injuries, there are no recent reports for Belmont's upcoming game against Northern Iowa. Overall, Belmont has a power ranking of 135 and strong offensive capabilities, making them a team to watch in the MVC basketball standings.

Anticipated Outcome of Northern Iowa vs. Belmont MVC Basketball Matchup Revealed in Comprehensive Prediction Analysis

Discover the anticipated outcome of the upcoming MVC basketball matchup between Northern Iowa and Belmont in this insightful prediction analysis. Stay informed on which of these competitive rivals is poised to secure the victory based on a comprehensive evaluation of key factors influencing the game.

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