Illinois State vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Northern Iowa

The Illinois State Redbirds face the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

Over 129.5 points are expected to be scored when Illinois State and Northern Iowa meet, with this prediction available at odds of -110 and this looks like a value bet.

Illinois State Redbirds lost on the road in their previous game. Bradley Braves won 74-60.

Northern Iowa Panthers were beaten 59-57 in their last game, being turned over at home to Southern Illinois Salukis.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 59-54 triumph when facing Northern Iowa. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Northern Iowa winning eight times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	18-11	2004	1771	233	12-4	6-7	1L
Illinois State	18-11	2200	1973	227	14-3	4-8	1L

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Illinois State vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Illinois State vs Northern Iowa with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 129.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Illinois State vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 129.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UNI games.
• The 129.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 UNI games at home.

Over 129.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 63 - 74 Northern Iowa

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Illinois State 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 a 76% chance of securing victory, Northern Iowa are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -323. Illinois State are the underdogs at +255 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 130.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 130.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Illinois State

+255

UNI

-323

Point Spread

Illinois State +6.5

-110

UNI -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 130.5

-110

Over 130.5

-110

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Illinois State Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 129.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 129.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 131.50 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 63.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 62.50 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	25-4	2433	2102	331	14-2	11-2	3W
Murray State	20-10	2510	2379	131	14-3	6-7	1W
Bradley	19-11	2314	2187	127	15-3	4-8	1L
Northern Iowa	18-11	2004	1771	233	12-4	6-7	1L
Illinois State	18-11	2200	1973	227	14-3	4-8	1L
UIC	17-13	2271	2086	185	10-6	7-7	1W
Valparaiso	15-13	1978	1997	-19	11-4	4-9	3W
Southern Illinois	14-15	2126	2037	89	7-7	7-8	2W
Drake	12-17	2210	2181	29	7-11	5-6	7L
Indiana State	10-19	2158	2191	-33	7-7	3-12	5L
Evansville	6-22	1873	2121	-248	4-11	2-11	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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