Indiana State vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Indiana State vs Northern Iowa

The Indiana State Sycamores square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re bullish about Northern Iowa on the spread at -8.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against Indiana State and you can get -120.

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Indiana State Sycamores previous game saw them claim a 81-80 (OT) home win over Belmont Bruins.

Northern Iowa Panthers were winners last time out. It was a 58-48 home victory against Valparaiso Beacons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Iowa have won back-to-back matchups against Indiana State. It was a 74-56 victory on the road that was followed by a 88-73 home win. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	10-3	912	745	167	7-1	3-2	1W
Indiana State	8-6	1074	1032	42	6-1	2-5	1W

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Indiana State vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Our expert Indiana State vs Northern Iowa betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Northern Iowa are available at odds of -120 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this college contest. The appealing -8.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Indiana State vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by UNI in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by UNI in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by UNI in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by UNI in 2 consecutive games against Indiana State.

UNI -8.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Indiana State 64 - 76 Northern Iowa

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Panthers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 76-64 victory.

Indiana State vs Northern Iowa Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You might not get rich backing Northern Iowa at -526. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 84% chance of winning this college game. Indiana State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +385.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 132.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 132.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

IN State

+385

UNI

-526

Point Spread

IN State +8.5

-102

UNI -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 132.5

-105

Over 132.5

-115

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Indiana State Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 132.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 126.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 129.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 132.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 132.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.10 pts and allowed 57.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 56.10 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	12-2	1190	968	222	7-1	5-1	1L
Illinois State	11-3	1126	931	195	8-1	3-2	3W
Murray State	11-3	1245	1096	149	9-0	2-3	7W
Northern Iowa	10-3	912	745	167	7-1	3-2	1W
Bradley	10-4	1096	972	124	9-2	1-2	7W
Indiana State	8-6	1074	1032	42	6-1	2-5	1W
Drake	7-7	1084	972	112	4-6	3-1	1L
Southern Illinois	6-8	1105	1040	65	4-2	2-6	4L
Valparaiso	5-7	830	854	-24	4-3	1-4	5L
UIC	5-8	1011	958	53	4-3	1-5	1W
Evansville	4-10	970	1023	-53	3-6	1-4	5L

• 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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