Illinois St. Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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. 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.