Northern Iowa Panthers vs Indiana St. Sycamores Betting Picks & Predictions
Day 3 of Arch Madness features a semifinal matchup between the fourth-seeded Northern Iowa and the top-seeded Indiana State. Northern Iowa secured their spot in the
Game outlook
Day 3 of Arch Madness features a semifinal matchup between the fourth-seeded Northern Iowa and the top-seeded Indiana State. Northern Iowa secured their spot in the semifinals by defeating Belmont, while Indiana State defeated Missouri State in their previous game. Indiana State holds a 36-31 lead in the all-time series between the teams and has won the last three meetings. Indiana State is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -7.5 with the line remaining unchanged. The winner will advance to the tournament final on Saturday afternoon.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +250 | Sycamores -325
Spread: Panthers +7.5 (-110) | Sycamores -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 76%.
Northern Iowa Panthers
Northern Iowa defeated Belmont in the quarterfinals of the tournament, improving their overall record to 19-13. Despite shooting just 33.3% from the field, they won the rebounding battle and hit their free throws to secure the victory. Tytan Anderson led the team with 19 points and 19 rebounds in the game. Looking at their season statistics, Northern Iowa averages 73.3 points per game and is above average on defense, allowing 70.4 points per game. Bowen Born, Tytan Anderson, and Nate Heise are key scoring contributors for the Panthers. The team shoots 45.7% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc. In terms of power rankings, they are ranked 186 in offense and 136 in defense. Online sportsbook promos can enhance the excitement of following Northern Iowa's success in the tournament. TC!!!!!!! #EverLoyal #1UNI #Family #ArchMadness pic.twitter.com/BhG5iAY2ht