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
|
23-12 | 2447 | 2144 | 303 | 13-5 | 10-7 | 5W |
Illinois State
|
20-12 | 2404 | 2190 | 214 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 1L |
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:
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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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 129.5, along with Northern Iowa -6.5 on the spread and both teams to score 60 points and Northern Iowa to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
63
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74
Northern Iowa
For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Panthers. Backing them to win 74-63 means you can land a potential monster return.
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 71% chance of securing victory, Northern Iowa are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -244. Illinois State are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 131.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 131.5, this selection is available at -110.
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- NCAAB: 22/01 2026 Northern Iowa 54 Illinois State 59
- NCAAB: 09/02 2025 Illinois State 65 Northern Iowa 68
- NCAAB: 12/01 2025 Northern Iowa 85 Illinois State 84
- NCAAB: 22/02 2024 Northern Iowa 73 Illinois State 81
- NCAAB: 02/03 2023 Illinois State 62 Northern Iowa 75
- NCAAB: 19/01 2023 Illinois State 63 Northern Iowa 65
- NCAAB: 31/12 2022 Northern Iowa 66 Illinois State 60
- NCAAB: 04/03 2022 Illinois State 65 Northern Iowa 78
- NCAAB: 16/02 2022 Northern Iowa 72 Illinois State 70
- NCAAB: 29/01 2022 Illinois State 64 Northern Iowa 79
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois State Stats
Northern Iowa Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Missouri Valley | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belmont
|
26-6 | 2684 | 2347 | 337 | 15-3 | 11-3 | 2L |
|
Northern Iowa
|
23-12 | 2447 | 2144 | 303 | 13-5 | 10-7 | 5W |
Bradley
|
21-12 | 2560 | 2422 | 138 | 17-4 | 4-8 | 1L |
|
Illinois State
|
20-12 | 2404 | 2190 | 214 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 1L |
Murray State
|
20-12 | 2667 | 2558 | 109 | 14-4 | 6-8 | 2L |
UIC
|
19-15 | 2567 | 2379 | 188 | 11-7 | 8-8 | 1L |
Valparaiso
|
17-15 | 2278 | 2300 | -22 | 13-4 | 4-11 | 1L |
Southern Illinois
|
16-16 | 2336 | 2226 | 110 | 8-8 | 8-8 | 1L |
Drake
|
14-20 | 2552 | 2544 | 8 | 7-12 | 7-8 | 1L |
Indiana State
|
11-21 | 2354 | 2383 | -29 | 8-7 | 3-14 | 1L |
Evansville
|
7-25 | 2143 | 2447 | -304 | 5-12 | 2-13 | 2L |
- 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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