The Panthers will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Northern Iowa and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Northern Iowa currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 96.67.
- Away Northern Iowa - Northern Iowa starts this game with a 5-7 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Northern Iowa boasting a 8-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Iowa currently ranks 3rd (0.563) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 5th (0.438) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Iowa has a 0.556 overall win percentage, with Illinois State, matching up with a 0.481 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Iowa currently possesses 15-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 13-14 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Northern Iowa faces Illinois State in a magical matchup Wednesday!
Northern Iowa: 15-12 overall, 9-7 conference standing, 2-game win streak.
Illinois State: 13-14 overall, 7-9 conference standing, 2-game win streak.
Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Who will rise to the challenge?
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the wizardry of the court begin!
Best Panthers at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Northern Iowa |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Northern Iowa |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Northern Iowa is a -1 -121 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Illinois State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 132.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -118 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
Northern Iowa is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois State is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northern Iowa
Illinois State
2/21/24 8:00pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Northern Iowa - Northern Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Northern Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Northern Iowa at Illinois State 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 Iowa
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
2/21/24 8:00pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
2/21/24 8:00pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
2/21/24 8:00pm EST | -120-115Bet |
Northern Iowa
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
2/21/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Northern Iowa | 19-14 | 0.576 | 11-3 | 6-8 | 12-8 | +5 | 0.600 | L1 |
| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
Northern Iowa & Illinois State 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 Iowa Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Iowa YR: futures available
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Northern Iowa & Illinois State 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 Iowa vs Illinois State 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 Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 at 8:00 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 Iowa vs Illinois State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Iowa vs Illinois State 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.