Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Shockers opened as 1.0 favorites, moved quickly to 2.0, and are now 2.5-point favorites in this one. In addition, (and I'm not sure how this is calculated) according to this website the Panthers - Shockers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to their power ranks. Northern Iowa is rated No. 95 in the current ranking profile, while Wichita State is at No. 5. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 83-73 win for the Shockers.
Betting Fun Facts
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Southern Illinois are 6-4
After playing Indiana State are 4-6
After a win are 9-1
Northern Iowa Panthers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Drake are 9-1
After playing Bradley are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5
The Shockers opened as 1.0 favorites, moved quickly to 2.0, and are now 2.5-point favorites in this one. In addition, (and I'm not sure how this is calculated) according to this website the Panthers - Shockers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to their power ranks. Northern Iowa is rated No. 95 in the current ranking profile, while Wichita State is at No. 5. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 83-73 win for the Shockers.
Betting Fun Facts
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Southern Illinois are 6-4
After playing Indiana State are 4-6
After a win are 9-1
Northern Iowa Panthers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Drake are 9-1
After playing Bradley are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5