Murray State vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Murray State vs Northern Iowa
The Murray State Racers battle the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 24.
We’re really confident about Murray State who look capable of landing a win. Our prediction is the road team to beat Northern Iowa on the Moneyline and you can get -128 which looks like a great way to go.
Murray State Racers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 101-90 scoreline occurred on the road against Drake Bulldogs.
Northern Iowa Panthers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 59-54 scoreline occurred on the road against Illinois State Redbirds.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Northern Iowa beat Murray State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 74-67 scoreline. The previous 5 games featuring these teams have resulted in three Northern Iowa victories.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern Iowa
|
23-12 | 2447 | 2144 | 303 | 13-5 | 10-7 | 5W |
Murray State
|
20-12 | 2667 | 2558 | 109 | 14-4 | 6-8 | 2L |
Murray State vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks
Dive into our Murray State vs Northern Iowa betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
There’s a juicy -128 that Murray State are able to get the better of their opponents. This value pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this college showdown.
We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Murray State vs Northern Iowa stats:
Murray State Moneyline Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
Those looking for bigger odds about a victory for Murray State can check out the Match Result & Total lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Murray State on the moneyline, Over 145.5 points and Murray State/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
77
-
75
Northern Iowa
There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Murray State enjoying a 77-75 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.
Murray 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.
You can back Northern Iowa at +106 to win against Murray State, with the latter trading at -128. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 49% according to the sportsbooks.
The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 145.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 145.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.
For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
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Murray State Stats
Northern Iowa Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 168.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 164.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 145.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.80 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 122.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 130.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 145.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
- Over 145.5 at Home: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 60.60 pts and allowed 61.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 60.10 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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