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Betting Line:
College basketball odds makers opened the Shockers as 10.5-point favorites in this matchup.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Shockers - Panthers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wichita State is rated No. 5 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Iowa is at No. 124. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 82-72 win for the Shockers.
How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and the Panthers are ranked No. 296 in NCAA hoops at 31.7 per game. Contrast that with Wichita State’s No. 41 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wichita State is the No. 130-ranked team in the country at 6.6 per game, while Northern Iowa rates No. 44 at 7.9 per game. Defensively, Northern Iowa features the nation's No. 28-rated defense on the road, allowing 62.3 points per game. Wichita State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 33 nationally in scoring at home.
Betting Fun Facts
Northern Iowa Panthers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Illinois State are 6-4
After playing Creighton are 8-2
After a win are 6-4
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Creighton are 6-4
After playing Indiana State are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
College basketball odds makers opened the Shockers as 10.5-point favorites in this matchup.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Shockers - Panthers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wichita State is rated No. 5 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Iowa is at No. 124. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 82-72 win for the Shockers.
How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and the Panthers are ranked No. 296 in NCAA hoops at 31.7 per game. Contrast that with Wichita State’s No. 41 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wichita State is the No. 130-ranked team in the country at 6.6 per game, while Northern Iowa rates No. 44 at 7.9 per game. Defensively, Northern Iowa features the nation's No. 28-rated defense on the road, allowing 62.3 points per game. Wichita State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 33 nationally in scoring at home.
Betting Fun Facts
Northern Iowa Panthers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Illinois State are 6-4
After playing Creighton are 8-2
After a win are 6-4
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Creighton are 6-4
After playing Indiana State are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
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