Northern Iowa Panthers vs
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Northern Iowa Panthers Favored to Triumph Over Missouri State Bears in Intense MVC Showdown at Great Southern Bank Arena

The Northern Iowa Panthers will face off against the Missouri State Bears in a Missouri Valley Conference showdown at Great Southern Bank Arena. Northern Iowa comes into the game with a record of 14-9 and is just two games behind first place in the MVC standings after winning three of their last four games. Missouri State, on the other hand, holds a record of 8-15 and snapped a 10-game losing streak with a victory over Murray State. Northern Iowa is favored to win the game by 4.5 points, and Missouri State will be without player Nick Kramer. Stay informed with our expert NCAAB picks for this matchup and increase your chances of winning big.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -197 | Bears +160
• Spread: Panthers -4.5 (-110) | Bears +4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 131.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Iowa will win straight-up is 66%.

Northern Iowa vs Missouri St. Stats

Northern Iowa Panthers

Northern Iowa Panthers have shown strong performance in both offense and defense this season. They score an average of 75.0 points per game and allow only 67.7 points per game. The team shoots efficiently with a field goal percentage of 49.8% and a three-point percentage of 37.5%. Tytan Anderson leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.8 points per game. Defensively, the Panthers hold opponents to 44.2% shooting overall and 35.1% shooting from three-point territory. Trey Campbell leads in assists, while Anderson leads in rebounds and Campbell leads in steals. The team has a power ranking of 225 and a record of 13-9 this season. Despite ranking low in rebounding, the Panthers have demonstrated strong offensive and defensive capabilities on the court.

Missouri St. Bears Analysis

The Missouri State Bears have an average of 69.9 points scored per game and allow an average of 71.9 points per game, ranking 288th and 197th respectively. Their shooting percentages are 44.8% overall and 37.0% from 3-point range, with their defense allowing opponents to shoot 46.8% overall and 35.3% from three-point territory. Leading scorers for the Bears are Dez White with 15.2 points per game and Vincent Brady II with 13.0 points per game. White also leads in assists while Michael Osei-Bonsu leads in rebounds, steals, and blocked shots. Overall, the Bears have a power ranking of 250, a record of 8-15 (12-9 ATS), and have recently performed well against Northern Iowa. In terms of offense and defense rankings, the Bears are 285th for offense and 197th for defense, with specific shooting percentages and statistics outlined.

Northern Iowa Defense Poised to Stifle Missouri State Offense

The Northern Iowa defense, known for limiting opponents to an average of 67.7 points per game, presents a formidable challenge for the struggling Missouri State offense, which only manages to score an average of 69.9 points per game. With an impressive field goal shooting percentage of 49.8% (ranked 7th nationally) and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5% (ranked 38th), Northern Iowa's offensive prowess is likely to exploit the weaknesses of Missouri State's defense. Conversely, Missouri State's defense is allowing opponents to shoot at a high percentage of 46.8% overall (ranked 331st) and 35.3% from three-point range (ranked 293rd). Additionally, Northern Iowa has a strong track record against Missouri State, covering the spread in five of their last seven games and boasting a 7-1 ATS record in their last eight meetings. The Panthers have also covered the spread in each of their last five road games against the Bears. In their previous encounter this season, Northern Iowa secured an 11-point victory and covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites at home.

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