Missouri Valley Tournament - Southern Illinois Salukis visit Northern Iowa Panthers in NCAA College Basketball Betting

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Scottrade Center Friday as the Northern Iowa Panthers look to beat the odds vs the Southern Illinois Salukis in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Northern Iowa Panthers in this one found them listed as -4.5-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 Salukis was expected to move the line.

Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northern Iowa Panthers bring a 19-12 record (17-13 ATS) to this tilt against the 22-9 Salukis, who are 15-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Northern Iowa go 13-17 so far and the Southern Illinois Salukis go 16-13.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 41-ranked Northern Iowa Panthers and the No. 84-rated Southern Illinois Salukis in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis rank No. 179 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.35 per game. That compares with Northern Iowa’s No. 259 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Northern Iowa is college basketball's No. 47-ranked team at 8.39 per game, while the Southern Illinois Salukis rate No. 157 with 6.74 per game.