Indiana State vs Northern Iowa Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Northern Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 12-13 (6-8) this year after they lost to Drake in overtime by a score of 85-81 in their last game. Indiana State trailed 41-29 at halftime, but they scored 43 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Sycamores shot 50.9% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Samage Teel led Indiana State with 26 points and four assists, while Aaron Gray added 17 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Sycamores defeated Valparaiso by a score of 80-62 and UIC by a score of 88-83. Indiana State has won three of their last four games and they are currently eighth in the MVC standings with a 6-8 record. Indiana State has scored 80.0 points per game and they have allowed 79.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Jaden Daughtry is averaging 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Indiana State is shooting 46.6% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 16-9 (10-4) this season after they defeated Illinois State by a score of 68-65 in their last game. Northern Iowa trailed 36-32 at halftime, but they outscored Illinois State by a total of 36-29 in the second half for the win. The Panthers shot 50% from the field, 26.3% on three-pointers, and 58.3% on free throws in the game. Tytan Anderson led Northern Iowa with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Trey Campbell added 12 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated Missouri State by a score of 66-61 and Bradley by a score of 83-69. Northern Iowa has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the MVC standings with a 10-4 record. Northern Iowa has scored 74.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Tytan Anderson is averaging 14.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Jacob Hutson is averaging 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Northern Iowa is shooting 49.5% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 36.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Northern Iowa will beat Indiana State

• Northern Iowa has won 15 of its last 16 night games at McLeod Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana State has lost each of its last seven Tuesday road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Indiana State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at McLeod Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Indiana State vs Northern Iowa Prediction 

Northern Iowa comes into this contest tied for second in the MVC standings and they will be at home for this game. The Panthers have won three games in a row and they are shooting 49.5% from the field this year, while their defense has allowed 66 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Indiana State has won three of their last four games, but they are just 1-4 in their last five road games. Northern Iowa beat Indiana State by a score of 74-56 on the road a few weeks ago and I think their defense will be the difference once again. Take UNI to cover at home.