Northern Iowa Panthers vs UC Irvine Anteaters Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Irvine vs Northern Iowa NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cedar Falls.

UC Irvine vs Northern Iowa Prediction

Looking to win big? The Anteaters and Panthers face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145 points, and Northern Iowa is favored by -1.5 at home against UC Irvine.

UC Irvine vs. Northern Iowa Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UC Irvine Anteaters at Northern Iowa Panthers
Where: Cedar Falls at McLeod Center
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Betting Odds NIOWA -1.5, UCIRV +103 | NIOWA -126 O/U 145

Anteaters Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for UC Irvine?

UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games

UC Irvine picked up a 66-51 road win over Loyola Marymount on Friday, November 8th. The Anteaters, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

UC Irvine led 36-23 at halftime and outscored Loyola Marymount 30-28 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (117) fell well short of the 151 O/U line.

Anteaters Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, UC Irvine put up 66 points, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 42.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 19 attempts, and were solid from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).

Andre Henry was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and hitting 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 17 points. Will Johnston also contributed 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc, while Jevon Porter led the team with 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Anteaters Team Defense

UC Irvine's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 33% shooting from the field. The Anteaters were particularly effective inside, limiting them to 38% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, UC Irvine's defense gave up 7 threes on 26 attempts, a 26% conversion rate. They also kept the opponent off the free-throw line, where they went 4/6.

Panthers Preview: Can Northern Iowa Pull Off a Home Win?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game/Games

Northern Iowa opened their season with an 87-68 win over Milwaukee on Thursday, November 7th. Playing at home, the Panthers entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

UNI led 45-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Milwaukee 42-34. The total points for the game were 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Northern Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 87 points with a 60.4% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 24 attempts.

The Panthers were also strong inside, shooting 69% on two-point attempts. They dished out 21 assists, with Tytan Anderson contributing 4 assists to go along with his 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Trey Campbell added 16 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep.

Panthers Team Defense

Even with Northern Iowa’s defensive struggles, allowing 68 points on 60% shooting, they managed to limit damage from the free-throw line, where the opposing team went 11/16.

From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa gave up 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate, while also allowing 5 offensive rebounds.

Anteaters vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, UC Irvine has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 75 points per game.
Across their five previous home games, Northern Iowa has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 75 points per game.
The last three games that UC Irvine was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
The last ten games that Northern Iowa was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.