Northern Iowa vs Indiana State Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Indiana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 12-8 (6-3) this year after they defeated Missouri State by a score of 79-68 in their last game. Northern Iowa led 37-31 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 48.1% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 75.9% on free throws in the game. Tytan Anderson led Northern Iowa with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jacob Hutson added 16 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to Southern Illinois by a score of 73-49 but did beat Evansville by a score of 73-56 before that. Northern Iowa has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the MVC with a 6-3 record. Northern Iowa has scored 75.9 points per game and they have allowed 68.3 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Tytan Anderson is averaging 14.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Jacob Hutson is averaging 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Northern Iowa is shooting 50.2% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 36.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 9-11 (3-6) this season after they lost to Illinois State by a score of 85-81 in their last game. Indiana State was tied at 40 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Sycamores shot 47.5% from the field, 37.1% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Aaron Gray led Indiana State with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Camp Wagner added 17 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sycamores lost to Drake by a score of 71-53 and Bradley by a score of 118-65. Indiana State has lost five games in a row and seven of their last eight, and they are near the bottom of the MVC standings. Indiana State has scored 81.2 points per game and they have allowed 80.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 16.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jaden Daughtry is averaging 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Indiana State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Indiana State will beat Northern Iowa

• Indiana State has won each of its last four games against Northern Iowa.
• Northern Iowa has lost six of its last seven games at Hulman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why Northern Iowa will beat Indiana State

• Indiana State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Iowa has won three of its last four games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Northern Iowa vs Indiana State Prediction 

Indiana State comes into this matchup trying to snap their losing streak and they will be at home for this contest. The Sycamores are shooting 47.2% from the field this year and they are scoring 81.2 points per game, but their defense has been awful. Indiana State has allowed 84+ points in four of their last five games. Northern Iowa has won three of their last four games and they are shooting over 50% from the field. The Panthers haven’t been great on the road this season, but they should have a very solid offensive day against this Indiana State defense. Take the over here.