Northern Iowa vs Belmont Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Iowa vs Belmont

The Northern Iowa Panthers battle the Belmont Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, February 12.

The total line of 137.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see Northern Iowa and Belmont combining to go bigger.

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Northern Iowa Panthers triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Murray State Racers were beaten 89-60.

Belmont Bruins were beaten last game and this was on the road. Bradley Braves claimed a 95-84 (OT) win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Belmont triumphed 78-65 when they last played Northern Iowa. Both teams have won four games when it comes to the previous 8 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	22-4	2168	1876	292	12-2	10-2	1L
Northern Iowa	16-9	1694	1499	195	11-3	5-6	3W

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Northern Iowa vs Belmont Prediction & Picks

Our Northern Iowa vs Belmont betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 137.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

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Key Northern Iowa vs Belmont stats:

• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Belmont games at home.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Belmont games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Belmont games.
• The 137.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 137.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Iowa 66 - 75 Belmont

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Belmont to achieve a 75-66 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Northern Iowa vs Belmont 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.

The Belmont odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -263 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 72% chance of winning. Northern Iowa are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +210.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 137.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 137.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

UNI

+210

Belmont

-263

Point Spread

UNI +5.5

-114

Belmont -5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 137.5

-110

Over 137.5

-110

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Northern Iowa Stats

Belmont Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 128.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 121.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.50 pts and allowed 64.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.80 pts and allowed 59.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 76.20 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	22-4	2168	1876	292	12-2	10-2	1L
Murray State	18-8	2217	2067	150	13-2	5-6	1L
Bradley	17-9	2012	1895	117	14-3	3-6	1W
Illinois State	16-9	1920	1691	229	12-3	4-6	1L
Northern Iowa	16-9	1694	1499	195	11-3	5-6	3W
UIC	13-12	1864	1757	107	8-5	5-7	2L
Valparaiso	12-12	1688	1697	-9	9-4	3-8	2W
Drake	12-14	2017	1949	68	7-9	5-5	4L
Southern Illinois	11-14	1855	1789	66	6-6	5-8	1W
Indiana State	10-15	1881	1873	8	7-5	3-10	1L
Evansville	6-19	1692	1863	-171	4-10	2-9	1W

• 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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