Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa

The Northern Illinois Huskies battle the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, November 18.

Northern Iowa can finish well clear of Northern Illinois and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -108 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -20.5 line.

Northern Illinois Huskies won their previous game, beating Benedictine Eagles at home. It was a 117-62 win.

Northern Iowa Panthers won their last game which was at home. It was a 70-54 triumph against Furman Paladins.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Northern Iowa had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 101-57 win over NIU. For the past 4 games involving these teams, there has been a Northern Iowa win every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

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Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Our Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We have decided to go for the big favorites against the spread in order to get the best value. Northern Iowa should be able to cover an appealing -20.5 line at -108 for this college matchup.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +20.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 2 consecutive games on the road.

UNI -20.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Iowa -20.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 59 - 82 Northern Iowa

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Panthers when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 82-59 should provide some entertainment.

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Northern Illinois 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 might not get rich backing Northern Iowa at -5000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 98% chance of winning this college game. At +1500, Northern Illinois are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

19.5 is the spread and 147.5 is the total points line. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 147.5 at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

NIU

+1500

UNI

-5000

Point Spread

NIU +19.5

-110

UNI -19.5

-110

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

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Northern Illinois Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +20.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -20.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -20.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 86.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 132.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.10 pts and allowed 63.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 62.40 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	26-6	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

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	29-5	3004	2499	505	19-2	10-3	10W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Toledo	19-15	2754	2603	151	13-4	6-11	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	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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