Northern Iowa vs Cal Irvine Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs UC-Irvine Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UC-Irvine Anteaters Preview

UC-Irvine has a 3-2 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Big West conference. They are 0-3 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 0-1 away record. UC-Irvine is coming off a 72-79 away loss against Utah Valley and will face Northern Iowa, New Mexico State and South Dakota State next.

Offensively, UC-Irvine averages 93.4 points per game, which ranks 29th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 66 points per game (67th). The Anteaters shoot with 51.2% from the field (34th), and with 31.8% from beyond the arc (245th). They shoot with 66.4% from the free throw line (292nd), and grab 46.6 rebounds per game (12th), while dishing out 23.2 assists per game (1st) and committing 11.6 turnovers per game (122nd).

Jurian Dixon leads UC-Irvine in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points and 4.0 rebounds. Derin Saran follows with 12 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Jovan Jester Jr. adds 11.2 points and 3.6 assists per game.

Northern Iowa Panthers Preview

Northern Iowa has a 4-0 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the MVC conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 0-4 in Over/Under and have a 4-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Northern Iowa is coming off a 70-57 home win against Northern Illinois and will face Loyola (IL) and Coe next.

Offensively, Northern Iowa averages 72.8 points per game, which ranks 283rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 56.5 points per game (6th). The Panthers shoot with 50.0% from the field (53rd), and with 36.4% from beyond the arc (95th). They shoot with 69.0% from the free throw line (227th), and grab 30.3 rebounds per game (349th), while dishing out 15.8 assists per game (149th) and committing 10.8 turnovers per game (77th).

Leon Bond III leads Northern Iowa in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Tristan Smith follows with 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Trey Campbell adds 13.3 points and 3.8 assists per game.

Northern Iowa Panthers @ UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Trends: November 22, 2025

Why the UC Irvine Anteaters will win

• UC Irvine has won 19 of its last 20 Saturday home games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Northern Iowa’s last five games.

Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win

• Northern Iowa has won each of its last four games.
• UC Irvine has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Northern Iowa has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UC Irvine’s last eight games have produced a total of 136+ points.
• Each of Northern Iowa’s last six Saturday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UC Irvine ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (23.2).
• UC Irvine ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.8).
• Northern Iowa ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (56.5).
• Northern Iowa ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.5).

Northern Iowa vs UC-Irvine Prediction

In this Northern Iowa vs UC-Irvine Prediction, Northern Iowa is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Northern Iowa has been undefeated in its four games played this season but they are being tested on the road for the first hime. UC Irvine has been good at home, but failed to cover in any of its games played so far, but both teams have elite defenses, as allow just 122.5 points per game combined, with Northern Iowa having the 6th-best defense in the whole country. Both teams are 6-1 to the under this season and I expect another low-scoring affair. Take the under 137 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 137