A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Northern Iowa Panthers taking on the Missouri State Bears Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Northern Iowa Panthers before tip-off in this one found them as -6-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Missouri State Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 4-10 and 5-8 ATS Missouri State Bears will face the 9-6 Northern Iowa Panthers, who own a 7-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Missouri State Bears are 8-5 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Northern Iowa Panthers are 8-6.
This game puts the Missouri State Bears, most recently No. 253 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Northern Iowa Panthers, who rate No. 142 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Northern Iowa is ranked No. 251 in NCAA basketball at 30.4 per game. Contrast that with Missouri State's No. 156 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Missouri State is the No. 248-ranked team in the country at 4.64 per game, while Northern Iowa rates No. 32 at 9 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Northern Iowa got 19 points from Wes Washpun but lost anyway, 75-73, to Southern Illinois on Saturday at SIU Arena.
Missouri State suffered a 76-59 loss against Evansville on Saturday, getting 16 points from Chris Kendrix in a losing effort at JQH Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Iowa home to Drake, Saturday, January 9th
Missouri State at Loyola of Chicago, Saturday, January 9th