| MATCHUP | Wichita State Shockers | Northern Iowa Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | 7-1 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 129.5 (-115) | Under 129.5 (-105) |
| Where | McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA | |
| When | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview
The Wichita State Shockers lost to Colorado State and Western Kentucky, and they play DePaul next. Wichita State has lost 4 of its last 6 games.
The Wichita State Shockers are averaging 78.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Kenyon Giles is averaging 17.7 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Karon Boyd is averaging 10.7 points and 6.1 rebounds. TJ Williams is grabbing 4.8 rebounds and Michael Gray Jr. is dishing 1.7 assists. The Wichita State Shockers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Wichita State Shockers are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview
The Northern Iowa Panthers beat Loyola Chicago, lost to Tulsa, and they play Oakland next. Northern Iowa has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The Northern Iowa Panthers are averaging 74 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 55.5 points on 36.2 percent shooting. Leon Bond III is averaging 13 points and 1.9 assists, while Trey Campbell is averaging 12.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tristan Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Will Hornseth is dishing 1.4 assists. The Northern Iowa Panthers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Iowa Panthers are allowing 26.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win
- Northern Iowa has won 21 of its last 22 night games at McLeod Center.
- Wichita State has lost four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Wichita State has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Wichita State Shockers will win
- Wichita State has won 45 of its last 48 night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Northern Iowa has lost each of its last four night games against the American Conference.
- Northern Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against the American Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-six of Wichita State’s last 27 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 129+ points.
- Each of Northern Iowa’s last 10 Saturday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
Wichita State vs Northern Iowa Prediction
Northern Iowa has been the better team and is going to get the benefit of the doubt at home. However, Wichita State is sound defensively, doesn’t beat itself and has held its own against good competition. Wichita State nearly beat Boise State as a big underdog and took Saint Mary’s down to the wire. Wichita State has covered 6 of its last 9 games overall. Four losses already doesn’t look pretty, but Wichita State grinds and competes. The Shockers should be in this one until the end yet again. Give me the points.