Northern Iowa Panthers will go to the free throw line vs Illinois State Redbirds on Wednesday, hoping to boost its 10-11 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Illinois State Redbirds in this one found them listed as -10.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Panthers was expected to move the line.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 18-4 and 13-8 ATS Illinois State Redbirds will face the 10-11 Northern Iowa Panthers, who own a 6-13-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Illinois State Redbirds are 10-11 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Northern Iowa Panthers are 10-10.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 25 and the Northern Iowa Panthers at No. 194 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Illinois State has the nation's No. 182-rated offensive output, at 72 PPG. The visiting Northern Iowa Panthers defense ranks No. 43 allowing on average 65.95 PPG. The Redbirds FG% has averaged 44.42% so far, more than the Illinois State Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.91% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Panthers got 17 points from Klint Carlson as Northern Iowa ran past Drake 71-63 on Saturday at Knapp Center.
Illinois State earned a 69-59 victory over Evansville on Sunday, getting 16 points from Phil Fayne at Ford Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Iowa home to Indiana State, Saturday, February 4th
Illinois State at Wichita State, Saturday, February 4th