Washington State (9-3) vs Northern Iowa (6-4)
December 21, 2024 at 04:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State -3.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Washington State Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 21st, at Orleans Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Iowa
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington State
-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Iowa and Washington State
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cougars and Panthers.
Can Washington State Bounce Back?
Washington State had been playing well, but in the last game they really struggled. Washington State faced off against Washington and the defense was awful giving up 89 points and that led to the 16 point defeat. Nate Calmese had a strong game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Washington State is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 66th in the league, while the defense is ranked 278th. When this team has been let down this season, it’s been the defense that has let them down.
Northern Iowa Has Won Four Straight
Northern Iowa has a ton of confidence and they have won four straight games. In the last game against Montana, Northern Iowa scored 104 points and that was enough for the victory. Leon Bond III had a huge game putting up 37 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Northern Iowa on the season is averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 111th while the defense is ranked 49th. This is a team that likes to push the pace and they are going to need the offense to put on a show again here. Center Jacob Hutson is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the field.
Northern Iowa vs Washington State Prediction
Give me Northern Iowa here. When Washington State has struggled, it’s been the defense that has really let them down, and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Pnthers on the season is averaging 78.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Washington State’s offense won’t keep up, and it’s goingto be Northern Iowa that will cruise. Back Northern Iowa against the spread here.