Northern Iowa looks to cover the Panthers-Cougars pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 2-1 mark when they host Chicago State in college basketball betting action.
Chicago State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Iowa Panthers sport a record of 2-1 and 0-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Chicago State Cougars have 1-3 and 0-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 1-0 for the Northern Iowa Panthers and 1-0 for the Chicago State Cougars.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Northern Iowa Panthers at No. 266 and the Chicago State Cougars at No. 316 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Northern Iowa's No. 197-ranked scoring average of 71.33 PPG, against a Chicago State Cougars defense rated No. 256 and allowing 91 PPG. The Northern Iowa Panthers FG% has averaged 42.37% to date this season, more than the Chicago State Cougars shooters have managed so far (37.01% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars were hammered by Notre Dame on Thursday, losing by a 105-66 final at Joyce Center in college basketball betting action.
Northern Iowa cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Wartburg out of the gym and running up a 72-43 score at McLeod Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State home to East-West, Tuesday, November 21st
Northern Iowa at Southern Methodist, Wednesday, November 22nd