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Northern Iowa Poised for Season Sweep Against Illinois State in Highly Anticipated Match-up

In this upcoming contest, Illinois State will face off against Northern Iowa in a highly anticipated match-up. Illinois State is coming off a recent win against UIC, while Northern Iowa secured a victory over Missouri State. The Panthers hold a slight edge in the all-time series between the two teams. Currently, Northern Iowa is favored to win with a line of -5.5. Stay tuned for our Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa prediction to see who may come out on top in this exciting competition.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Redbirds +185 | Panthers -225
• Spread: Redbirds +5.5 (-110) | Panthers -5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Iowa will win straight-up is 69%.

Illinois St. vs Northern Iowa Stats

Illinois St. Redbirds

Illinois State earned their third consecutive win and fifth in their last six games by defeating UIC on the road. With a record of 15-9 overall and tied for fifth in the MVC with a 7-6 conference mark, the Redbirds overcame an early deficit to secure the win. Led by Chase Walker's 31 points and nine rebounds, Illinois State shot 51.9% from the field, including 11 of 23 from three-point range, and made 16 of 21 free throws. The team averages 77 points per game and collects 32.8 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. On defense, they allow 72 points per game and are ranked 200th in scoring defense. With key players like Johnny Kinziger, Chase Walker, and Ty Pence leading the team, Illinois State shoots 48.7% from the field as a team, 39.3% from beyond the arc, and 75.2% from the free-throw line. In terms of power ranking, they are ranked 109th in offense and 189th in defense, with an overall record of 15-9 (16-7 ATS) for the season.

Northern Iowa Panthers Analysis

Northern Iowa earned a hard-fought victory over Missouri State in their last game, extending their winning streak to four out of their last five games. They are currently tied for second place in the MVC with a 9-4 conference record. The Panthers were able to secure the win with a strong performance from Trey Campbell and Jacob Hutson, who each scored 20 points. Overall this season, Northern Iowa has shown strength in scoring, field goal percentage, and three-point shooting, ranking in the top 30 in the nation in each category. On defense, they have been solid, allowing an average of 67.4 points per game. Key players in addition to Campbell and Hutson include Tytan Anderson, Ben Schweiger, Leon Bond III, and Trey Campbell. Northern Iowa has a 14-9 record overall and has been performing slightly below average in free throw shooting. The Panthers have a power ranking of 222 and rank 192nd in offense and 82nd in defense nationally. Their next opponent, Illinois State, has gone 2-1 in their last three matchups against Northern Iowa.

Northern Iowa poised for season sweep against Illinois State

Both Illinois State and Northern Iowa are entering this matchup with strong records. Illinois State has won five of their last six games, while Northern Iowa has secured four victories in their last five matches. In recent history, the Panthers have dominated this series by winning nine out of the last 10 meetings, including the last five games at home and the initial encounter this season on the road. Northern Iowa boasts a formidable defense, giving them an advantage over Illinois State in that aspect. With an impressive 11-2 record at home compared to Illinois State's 4-4 record on the road, the Panthers have home court advantage, greater depth in scoring, and strong defensive capabilities. These factors are likely to contribute to Northern Iowa completing a season sweep in this matchup.

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