A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Northern Iowa Panthers taking on the Valparaiso Crusaders Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northern Iowa Panthers were listed as 4-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Northern Iowa Panthers have watched them go 13-15 and 8-14-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Valparaiso Crusaders are at 14-15 and 13-12-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Valparaiso Crusaders are 9-17, while the Northern Iowa Panthers have a 12-12 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 173-ranked Valparaiso Crusaders and the No. 231-rated Northern Iowa Panthers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Northern Iowa is ranked No. 151 in NCAA basketball at 35.14 per game. Contrast that with Valparaiso's No. 156 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Valparaiso is the No. 213-ranked team in the country at 6.59 per game, while Northern Iowa rates No. 158 at 7.39 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Klint Carlson scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Panthers to a win (they lost 79-75 to Illinois State at Redbird Arena on Saturday).
The Crusaders got 16 points from Markus Golder as Valparaiso ran past Bradley 77-64 on Saturday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Iowa home to Missouri State, Saturday, February 24th
Valparaiso at Drake, Saturday, February 24th