Evansville vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Evansville vs Northern Iowa

The Evansville Purple Aces square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 31.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Evansville clash with Northern Iowa. Our prediction is for Over 129.5 points to be scored at odds of -110.

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Evansville Purple Aces were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 82-78 reverse against Drake Bulldogs.

Northern Iowa Panthers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Southern Illinois Salukis claimed a 65-50 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Northern Iowa who came out on top when they last played Evansville. A 62-48 win was recorded. Northern Iowa have racked up three straight wins over Evansville. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	13-9	1473	1335	138	9-3	4-6	1L
Evansville	5-16	1423	1558	-135	3-9	2-7	3L

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Evansville vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Approach Evansville vs Northern Iowa fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 about Over 129.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Evansville vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 129.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Evansville games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Evansville games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 4 UNI games at home.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UNI games at home.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 UNI games at home.

Over 129.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Evansville 61 - 76 Northern Iowa

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Evansville vs Northern Iowa Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 88% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -714 betting odds about Northern Iowa triumphing in this college game. Evansville are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +500.

The current spread is 10.5 and the total points line is 129.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 129.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Evansville

+500

UNI

-714

Point Spread

Evansville +10.5

-110

UNI -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 129.5

-110

Over 129.5

-110

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Evansville Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 129.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.80 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 125.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 129.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 61.90 pts and allowed 63.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 61.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	19-3	1810	1543	267	10-2	9-1	6W
Murray State	16-6	1899	1720	179	12-1	4-5	3L
Illinois State	15-7	1704	1473	231	11-2	4-5	1W
Bradley	14-8	1709	1612	97	12-3	2-5	1L
Northern Iowa	13-9	1473	1335	138	9-3	4-6	1L
UIC	12-10	1660	1542	118	8-4	4-6	7W
Drake	12-10	1702	1592	110	7-7	5-3	3W
Valparaiso	9-11	1396	1414	-18	8-4	1-7	1L
Southern Illinois	9-12	1574	1515	59	6-4	3-8	1W
Indiana State	9-13	1660	1654	6	7-3	2-10	4L
Evansville	5-16	1423	1558	-135	3-9	2-7	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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