Northern Iowa vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2025

You can get -108 that there are Over 137 points and there’s plenty of juice in those odds. Northern Iowa and Illinois State should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

Northern Iowa Panthers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Murray State Racers 71-68.

Illinois State Redbirds lost on the road in their last game. Evansville Purple Aces won 69-51.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois State beat Northern Iowa in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 81-73 scoreline. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen nine Northern Iowa wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	6-1	493	409	84	4-0	2-1	1L
Illinois State	6-2	631	528	103	5-0	1-2	5W

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Northern Iowa vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

There are odds of -108 about Over 137 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Northern Iowa vs Illinois State stats:

• The 137 line has been covered in all of the last 5 UNI games.
• The 137 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 UNI games on the road.
• The 137 line has been covered in the last 7 UNI games on the road.
• The 137 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Illinois State games at home.
• The 137 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Illinois State games.
• The 137 line has been covered in the last 4 Illinois State games at home.

Over 137 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Iowa 69 - 73 Illinois State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Illinois State claiming a 73-69 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

Northern Iowa vs Illinois State 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.

Illinois State are -123 to win against Northern Iowa who are priced at betting odds of +102. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 50% chance of success.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 137.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 137.5 at -106.

Illinois State are favorites at odds of -125 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with UNI available at -115 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

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Moneyline

UNI

+102

Illinois State

-123

Point Spread

UNI +1.5

-112

Illinois State -1.5

-108

Total Points

Under 137.5

-114

Over 137.5

-106

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Iowa Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 66.10 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	7-0	601	448	153	6-0	1-0	7W
Northern Iowa	6-1	493	409	84	4-0	2-1	1L
Illinois State	6-2	631	528	103	5-0	1-2	5W
Valparaiso	5-2	491	477	14	4-1	1-1	1W
Drake	5-3	619	523	96	3-3	2-0	1W
Murray State	5-3	715	644	71	5-0	0-3	1W
UIC	4-3	567	516	51	3-0	1-3	1L
Southern Illinois	4-4	634	577	57	3-1	1-3	1W
Bradley	4-4	605	568	37	4-2	0-2	1W
Indiana State	4-4	583	579	4	3-0	1-4	2L
Evansville	3-5	558	584	-26	2-4	1-1	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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