The Huskies will play the Hawkeyes on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Northern Illinois and Iowa basketball teams will play on Friday, December 29th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa is 96.00.
- Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois heads into this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Iowa - Iowa will host Northern Illinois sporting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Illinois currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Iowa now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Illinois has a 0.545 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Iowa, has a 0.583 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 6-5 regular season overall record. Iowa has notched a 7-5 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Welcome, fellow disciples of the arcane! On this mystical eve of Friday, December 29th, 2023, the Northern Illinois huskies, with their 6-5 overall standing, shall venture forth into the sacred realm of Iowa. The Hawkeyes, boasting a 7-5 overall standing, stand ready to defend their home court.
In this grand dance of college basketball, conference records hold great power, for they shall determine the seeds for the upcoming conference tournaments. Behold, Northern Illinois with their 0-0 MAC Conference standing, seeking to make their mark. But lo, Iowa, with a 0-2 Big Ten Conference standing, yearns to rise from the depths.
Like a spell gone awry, Northern Illinois has stumbled, having lost their last game. Conversely, their foe, Iowa, carries the enchantment of victory, with a two-game winning streak. The winds of fate shall decide their clash.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this fantastical encounter. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers and witness the magic unfold. But first, review each team’s futures odds and current standings below, as the mystic energies guide your choices.
Prepare yourselves, for the clash of the Huskies and the Hawkeyes shall ignite the arena with their fierce spells and incantations. May the basketball gods favor the bold, as the battle commences!
Best Huskies at Hawkeyes Odds
| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Iowa |
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| Underdog Northern Illinois | Favorite Iowa |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Iowa is a -17.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Northern Illinois is a +17.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 167 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 167.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Iowa is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +1150 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northern Illinois
Iowa
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +17.5 -105-17.5 -115 |
Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +17.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -17.5 Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Illinois at Iowa Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Northern Illinois
Iowa
First to 5 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Northern Illinois
Iowa
First to 10 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +165-250Bet |
Northern Illinois
Iowa
First to 15 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +195-275Bet |
Northern Illinois
Iowa
Game to Overtime
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big Ten | ||||||||
| Iowa | 19-15 | 0.559 | 14-4 | 4-9 | 10-10 | +7 | 0.500 | L1 |
| MAC | ||||||||
| Northern Illinois | 11-20 | 0.355 | 5-9 | 5-11 | 5-13 | +9 | 0.278 | W1 |
Northern Illinois & Iowa Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Northern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available
Iowa Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Iowa YR: futures available
Northern Illinois & Iowa Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Iowa College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Iowa Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Illinois vs Iowa Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.