Evansville vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Evansville vs Northern Iowa

The Evansville Purple Aces face the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Thursday, March 5.

Evansville and Northern Iowa should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 125.5 and odds of -106 are available for this outcome.

Evansville Purple Aces lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 81-67 at home to Southern Illinois Salukis.

Northern Iowa Panthers won their last game 75-53. This was a road victory against Drake Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Iowa triumphed 71-55 when they last played Evansville. Northern Iowa have four straight victories against Evansville. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	19-12	2148	1895	253	12-5	7-7	1W
Evansville	7-24	2084	2379	-295	5-12	2-12	1L

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Evansville vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Evansville vs Northern Iowa bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 125.5 points in total. Odds of -106 look well worth taking for this outcome.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Evansville vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 11 Evansville games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Evansville games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UNI games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UNI games.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UNI games.

Over 125.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Evansville 55 - 74 Northern Iowa

There are lots of different ways to back the Panthers on the correct score betting and something like 74-55 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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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.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Northern Iowa are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to back Evansville, you will find +920 about the underdogs.

14.5 is the spread and 124.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 124.5, it’s -110.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Evansville

+920

UNI

-1667

Point Spread

Evansville +14.5

-108

UNI -14.5

-112

Total Points

Under 124.5

-110

Over 124.5

-110

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Evansville Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 125.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 82.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.10 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 131.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 125.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 62.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 63.30 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	26-5	2605	2247	358	15-2	11-3	1L
Bradley	20-11	2401	2265	136	16-3	4-8	1W
Illinois State	20-11	2352	2116	236	15-3	5-8	2W
Murray State	20-11	2588	2466	122	14-3	6-8	1L
Northern Iowa	19-12	2148	1895	253	12-5	7-7	1W
UIC	17-14	2334	2165	169	10-6	7-8	1L
Valparaiso	16-14	2131	2148	-17	12-4	4-10	1L
Southern Illinois	16-15	2273	2159	114	8-7	8-8	4W
Drake	12-19	2334	2330	4	7-12	5-7	9L
Indiana State	11-20	2292	2320	-28	8-7	3-13	1W
Evansville	7-24	2084	2379	-295	5-12	2-12	1L

• 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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