Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Basketball Odds

The Salukis will play the Panthers on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 20th, 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, Southern Illinois currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northern Iowa is 97.67.
  • Away Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Northern Iowa - Northern Iowa meets Southern Illinois boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Southern Illinois currently ranks 3rd (0.571) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Northern Iowa now standing 3rd (0.571) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Southern Illinois has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with Northern Iowa, matching up with a 0.556 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Southern Illinois currently possesses 12-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northern Iowa has tallied a 10-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome, welcome, fellow wizards and sorcerers, to the mystical realm of college basketball! On this enchanting Saturday, January 20th, 2024, we gather to witness a clash of titanic proportions between Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa. Hold your wands tight as we delve into the magical world of this game preview!

Southern Illinois, with a solid 12-6 overall standing, ventures into the hostile territory of Northern Iowa, who currently stand at 10-8 overall. In this bewitching season, conference records hold immense power, determining the seeds for the conference tournament. Both teams find themselves locked with a 4-3 standing in the Missouri Valley Conference, seeking to cast spells that will grant them a higher position.

Beware, for Southern Illinois arrives with a streak of two losses, desperately needing to break free from their slump. On the other hand, our home team, Northern Iowa, holds the power of three consecutive victories. Can the visiting team conjure up a winning spell, or will the home team's enchantments prove too strong?

But wait, fellow wizards, the journey does not end here! Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Fear not, for 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, providing you with the knowledge to make your magical predictions.

So gather your potions and charms, my fellow wizards, for the battle between Southern Illinois and Northern Iowa is about to unfold before our very eyes. May the basketball gods guide the outcome of this mystical clash!

Best Salukis at Panthers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Southern Illinois
Favorite

Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa has a -5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM VA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Southern Illinois has a +5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM VA. Southern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 134.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 134.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Southern Illinois
Favorite

Northern Iowa
Northern Iowa is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Northern Iowa at BetMGM. Southern Illinois is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Southern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Northern Iowa is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Illinois is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa College Basketball game on Saturday, January 20th, 2024?

Northern Iowa is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Southern Illinois is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Southern Illinois
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Underdog Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +5.5 Southern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Northern Iowa - Northern Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -5.5 Northern Iowa favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Southern Illinois
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First to 5 Points
1/20/24 8:05pm EST
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Northern Iowa
First to 10 Points
1/20/24 8:05pm EST
+110-155Bet
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First to 15 Points
1/20/24 8:05pm EST
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Southern Illinois19-130.59413-55-611-9+60.550L3
Northern Iowa19-140.57611-36-812-8+50.600L1

Southern Illinois & Northern 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.

Southern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available

Northern Iowa Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Iowa YR: futures available

Southern Illinois & Northern Iowa Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Southern Illinois vs Northern Iowa Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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