NCAA Basketball Odds: Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds

The Illinois State Redbirds will hit the floor running against the away Northern Iowa Panthers Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Illinois State Redbirds betting line as -1-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois State Redbirds bring a 14-13 record (10-13-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 13-14 Panthers, who are 8-13-2 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Illinois State go 13-10-1 so far and the Northern Iowa Panthers go 11-12.

The Redbirds - Panthers odds would favor the Redbirds if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Illinois State is rated No. 208 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Iowa is at No. 231.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Illinois State's No. 188-ranked offense, averaging 71.59 PPG, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 4 at 62.52 PPG. The Redbirds field goal percentage has averaged 42.51% so far, more than the Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.31% per game.