Missouri State Bears vs Northern Iowa Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northern Iowa vs Missouri State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Springfield.

Northern Iowa vs Missouri State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Panthers and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Northern Iowa is favored by -4.5 in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against Missouri State. The over/under for the game is set at 131.5 points.

Northern Iowa vs. Missouri State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Northern Iowa Panthers at Missouri State Bears
  • Where: Springfield at Great Southern Bank Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, February 5th
  • Betting Odds NIOWA -4.5, NIOWA -190 | MSRST +157 O/U 131.5

Panthers Preview: Is It the Panthers Game to Lose on the Road?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game/Games

Northern Iowa improved to 13-9 on the season with an 83-69 win over Bradley on Sunday. The Panthers, who were -2 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.

UNI led 34-25 at halftime and scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Northern Iowa put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They connected on 10 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 45.5% from beyond the arc, and went 17 of 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 70.8%.

Jaquan Johnson led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 9 of 13 from the field. Max Weisbrod added 18 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Demarion Burch was perfect from deep, going 3 for 3 and finishing with 13 points in just 15 minutes.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite Northern Iowa's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points on 48% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 50% of their two-point shots, going 18/36.

From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense conceded 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%.

Bears Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Missouri State?

Missouri State improved to 6-15 on the season with a 77-56 win over Murray State on Saturday. The Bears, who were +3 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 133 narrowly surpassed the over/under line of 131.5.

Missouri State dominated the first half, leading 43-19 at the break. While they allowed 37 points in the second half, they scored 34 points of their own to maintain a comfortable lead and secure the win.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Missouri State's offense was on fire in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field and hitting 66.7% of their three-point attempts (12/18). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.9%, and they finished with 77 points.

Zaxton King led the way, going 5/6 from deep and finishing with 19 points on 87.5% shooting overall. Dez White added 16 points and 6 assists, while Vincent Brady II contributed 14 points, hitting 2/3 from beyond the arc.

Bears Team Defense

Despite a poor performance at the free-throw line, Missouri State's offense put up 56 points in their last game. They shot 60% from the field, making 29 of their 48 attempts.

The Bears were especially effective from three-point range, hitting 12 of 18 shots for 66%. They also grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.

Panthers vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 58 points per game while allowing an average of 65. Northern Iowa posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • Across their five previous home games, Missouri State has an ATS mark of 2-2-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 68 points per game.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a strong record vs the spread going 2-0-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.

Northern Iowa vs Missouri State Prediction & Free Pick

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