The Northern Iowa Panthers (10-3, 2-0 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (8-6, 1-2 MVC) in a matchup of MVC teams at McLeod Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The Sycamores are 10.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 133.5.
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Northern Iowa Cover -10.5 vs Indiana State -110
Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State betting lines
- Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: -617
- Indiana State moneyline odds to win: +445
- Spread: Northern Iowa (-10.5)
- Total: 133.5
Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Northern Iowa sported a better record against the spread when playing at home (12-4-0) than it did in away games (6-4-0) last season.
- The Panthers went over the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (43.8%) than games on the road (40%) last year.
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Northern Iowa won 13 of 16 games at home, good for a .812 winning percentage. Northern Iowa won three of five games on the road (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- With 73.3 points scored per game and 67.4 points conceded last year, the Panthers were 194th in the nation offensively and 50th defensively.
- At 29.9 rebounds per game and 29.5 rebounds conceded, Northern Iowa was 300th and 70th in the nation, respectively, last year.
- At 13.9 assists per game last season, the Panthers were 148th in the country.
Northern Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 2-9-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (137th in nation) | 36.3 (fifth) | 29.6 (311th) | 33.4 (295th) | 16.8 (70th) | 8.8 (sixth) |
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Indiana State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Indiana State has a better winning percentage at home (.800, 4-1-0 record) than on the road (.667, 4-2-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Sycamores games have gone over more often at home (two of five, 40%) than on the road (two of six, 33.3%).
- The Sycamores, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (2-4) this year.
Last season stats
- The Sycamores’ defensive performance was 18th-worst in college basketball last season with 79.5 points allowed per contest, but offensively they were more consistent, averaging 80.1 points per game (36th-ranked in college basketball).
- Indiana State averaged 32.3 boards per game (162nd-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 31.7 rebounds per contest (211th-ranked).
- The Sycamores ranked 53rd in the nation with 15.7 assists per contest.
Indiana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-4-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.5 (182nd in nation) | 42.7 (141st) | 32.3 (230th) | 34.5 (324th) | 17.5 (49th) | 13.1 (300th) |
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