The Northern Iowa Panthers (15-9, 7-6 MVC) are 4-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Murray State Racers (18-7, 10-4 MVC) on Monday, February 9, 2026 at CFSB Center. The matchup airs at 10 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5.
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Murray State Cover -4 vs Northern Iowa -113
Murray State vs. Northern Iowa betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -187
- Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: +152
- Spread: Murray State (-4)
- Total: 144.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Murray State has a better record against the spread (8-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-5-0).
- In home games, the Racers exceed the over/under 33.3% of the time (four of 12 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, topping the total in 75% of games (six of eight).
- Murray State has performed better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 10-1, compared to going 4-2 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Racers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 83.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.2 points fewer than the 86.3 they’ve scored this year.
- Murray State’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 80.5 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 79.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Racers are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 8.7 threes per game and shooting 32.3% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.8 makes and 35.4% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4+: 11-6-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-4 (Home: 10-1; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.4 (61st in nation) | 45.9 (285th) | 35.3 (46th) | 31.4 (201st) | 14.4 (155th) | 11.8 (241st) |
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Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Northern Iowa has had better results on the road (4-3-0) than at home (6-7-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Panthers games have finished over more frequently at home (five of 13, 38.5%) than on the road (two of seven, 28.6%).
- The Panthers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than on the road (1-2) this year.
Recent trends
- The Panthers have performed worse offensively over their last 10 games, scoring 61.8 points per contest, 5.1 fewer points their than season average of 66.9.
- While Northern Iowa is surrendering 60.0 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 62.8 points per contest.
- The Panthers are sinking 0.7 fewer treys per contest in their last 10 games (6.6) compared to their season average (7.3), and they are putting up a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (29.6%) compared to their season mark (33.0%).
Northern Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-11-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-10-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-15-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-6 (Home: 9-3; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (176th in nation) | 39.8 (22nd) | 29.3 (314th) | 31.7 (213th) | 14.5 (148th) | 9.0 (13th) |
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