Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 7th at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 3-6 this season after they defeated Benedictine by a score of 89-70 in their last game. Northern Illinois led 46-33 at halftime and scored 43 points to pull away in the second half. The Huskies shot 50.7% from the field, 38.7% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Quaran McPherson led NIU with 20 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Huskies lost five games in a row against Eastern Illinois, Valpo, DePaul, Elon, and Bradley. Northern Illinois has scored 71 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Quentin Jones is averaging 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Northern Illinois is shooting 41.8% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 4-4 this year after they defeated UIC by a score of 83-56 in their last game. Northern Iowa led 46-32 at the half and held UIC to just 24 points in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 56.6% from the field, 61.1% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Leon Bond III led Northern Iowa with 22 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to St. Bonaventure by a score of 68-56 and North Texas by a score of 68-48. Northern Iowa has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 66.1 points per game, while also averaging 31.3 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Tytan Anderson is averaging 12.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Northern Iowa is shooting 50.7% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 38.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Northern Iowa will Northern Illinois

• Northern Illinois has lost 12 of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents.
• Northern Iowa has won seven of its last eight games at McLeod Center.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Northern Illinois’ last four games.

Why Northern Illinois will beat Northern Iowa

• Northern Iowa has lost four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.

Northern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Prediction 

Northern Illinois comes into this matchup with just one D-1 win so far this season and they have scored 60 points or fewer in four of their last six games. The Huskies are only shooting 41.8% from the field and have yet to win on the road. Northern Iowa has lost two of their last three games and while they are shooting over 50% from the field, they have scored 56 points or fewer in their last two losses. I think Northern Illinois is going to continue with their offensive struggles and I like the under here.