| MATCHUP | Drake Bulldogs | Northern Iowa Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-15 | 16-10 |
| Spread | +9.5 -105 | -9.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +400 | -535 |
| Total | Over 137.5 (-108) | Under 137.5 (-112) |
| Where | McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA | |
| When | Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs enter Sunday’s contest with a 12–15 win‑loss record, including a 6–10 mark in conference play and a 4–5 record on the road. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Murray State, Indiana State, Southern Illinois and Evansville, while losing recent games to Valparaiso, Illinois State and the Belmont Bruins. In the Drake Bulldogs 77-71 defeat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks earlier this season, Drake guard Jalen Quinn tallied 20 points (7 of 14 shooting from the field:5 of 7 shooting from the free-throw line), 4 rebounds and 2 assists.The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 76 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field and 35.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 77 points per contest. Additionally, Drake has recently struggled to contain perimeter shooting during conference play.
Senior guard Jalen Quinn leads the Drake Bulldogs averaging 19.8 points, 4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Forward Okku Federiko adds 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest, providing Drake with interior scoring and rim protection. Junior guard Atin Wright contributes 7.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview
The Northern Iowa Panthers enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 16-10 record, including an 8-7 record in conference play and a rather impressive 11-3 record at home. The Panthers have earned wins over Oakland, UC Irvine, South Dakota State and the Northern Illinois Huskies, while losing games to DePaul, Western Kentucky and the Colorado State Rams. Earlier this season, in Northern Arizona’s 58-48 win over Valparaiso, Northern Iowa forward Will Hornseth compiled 16 points (7 of 12 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks showcasing his ability to lead the Northern Iowa frontcourt.The Northern Iowa Panthers average 67.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Panthers are allowing opponents 62.2 points per contest which ranks second in the nation.
Senior guard Trey Campbell leads the Northern Iowa Panthers backcourt averaging 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Junior forward Leon Bond III provides the Panthers with interior scoring and rebounding, contributing 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1 block per contest.
Why the Drake Bulldogs Will Win
• Offensive ceiling. The Drake Bulldogs average 76 points per game. Conversely, the Northern Iowa Panthers average just 67.2 points per contest.• Backcourt production. Senior guard Jalen Quinn leads the Drake Bulldogs averaging 19.8 points per contest.
• Balanced scoring. Quinn, Federiko and Wright provide consistent production across the rotation.
Why the Northern Iowa Panthers Will Win
• Home court advantage. The Northern Iowa Panthers are 11-3 at home this season.• Defensive consistency. The Northern Iowa Panthers are allowing opponents 62.2 points per contest which ranks second in the nation.
• Efficient guard play. Senior guard Trey Campbell leads the Northern Iowa Panthers backcourt averaging 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.