Evansville Purple Aces Face the Northern Iowa Panthers: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Evansville Purple Aces vs Northern Iowa Panthers battle Wednesday at McLeod Center as the Panthers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Northern Iowa sat as -4-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Evansville Purple Aces vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northern Iowa Panthers sit at 8-11 (5-13 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Evansville Purple Aces are currently 10-11 (7-10 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Northern Iowa is 10-8 OU, and Evansville is 8-9 OU.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 293-ranked Northern Iowa Panthers and the No. 221-rated Evansville Purple Aces in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Evansville is ranked No. 210 in NCAA basketball at 34.57 per game. Contrast that with Northern Iowa's No. 261 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Iowa is the No. 65-ranked team in the country at 8.53 per game, while Evansville rates No. 262 at 3.9 per game.