The Indiana State Sycamores will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Wednesday when they play host to the Northern Iowa Panthers at Hulman Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Indiana State Sycamores betting line as 1-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-18 and 13-14 ATS Indiana State Sycamores will face the 14-13 Northern Iowa Panthers, who own a 9-16-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Indiana State Sycamores are 17-10 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Northern Iowa Panthers are 11-15.
The Sycamores - Panthers odds would favor the Sycamores if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Indiana State is rated No. 204 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Iowa is at No. 218.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Indiana State's No. 205-ranked offense, averaging 70.21 PPG, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 24 at 64.04 PPG. The Sycamores field goal percentage has averaged 41.84% so far, more than the Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.31% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Northern Iowa was run off the court by the Shockers on Saturday as Wichita State routed them 73-44 at Charles Koch Arena.
The Sycamores got 18 points from Everett Clemons, but it was Southern Illinois that prevailed in a 74-68 final on Sunday at Hulman Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Iowa home to Illinois State, Saturday, February 25th
Indiana State at Evansville, Saturday, February 25th