The Northern Iowa Panthers (12-8, 4-5 MVC) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Murray State Racers (16-4, 8-1 MVC) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at McLeod Center as only 1.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 4 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.
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Murray State vs. Northern Iowa betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -130
- Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: +108
- Spread: Murray State (-1.5)
- Total: 145.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home, Murray State has a better record against the spread (7-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (2-3-0).
- The Racers have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in four of 10 home matchups (40%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of five games (60%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Murray State has taken nine of nine games at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won three of four games on the road (.750) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Racers have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 87.8 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 87.9 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Murray State has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 80.5 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 78.5 it has surrendered this year.
- While the Racers are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (10.1 per game) when compared to their season-long average (10.4), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (36.9% from deep over the last 10, 36.4% on the season).
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 10-6-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (65th in nation) | 45.0 (247th) | 35.6 (55th) | 31.6 (209th) | 15.3 (105th) | 11.7 (220th) |
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Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Northern Iowa is 3-7-0 at home against the spread (.300 winning percentage). On the road, it is 4-2-0 ATS (.667).
- In terms of the over/under, Panthers games have finished over more frequently at home (four of 10, 40%) than on the road (two of six, 33.3%).
Recent trends
- The Panthers have played worse offensively over their past 10 games, compiling 60.6 points per contest, 6.5 fewer points their than season average of 67.1.
- Northern Iowa is giving up 61.4 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 1.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (59.7).
- The Panthers are sinking 6.4 threes per game in their past 10 games, which is 1.2 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.6). Additionally, they sport a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (29.8%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33.0%).
Northern Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 6-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-5 (Home: 7-3; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (228th in nation) | 39.6 (26th) | 29.3 (318th) | 32.5 (261st) | 14.5 (160th) | 8.7 (fifth) |
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