Northern Iowa vs. Northern Illinois betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 18

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The Northern Iowa Panthers (3-0) are heavily favored (-19) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (2-2) at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at McLeod Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 147.5.

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Northern Iowa vs. Northern Illinois betting lines

  • Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: -3333
  • Northern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +1363
  • Spread: Northern Iowa (-19)
  • Total: 147.5

Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • At home last season, Northern Iowa owned a better record against the spread (12-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-4-0).
  • In terms of over/unders, the Panthers hit the over more consistently in home games last year, as they eclipsed the total seven times in 16 opportunities (43.8%). On the road, they hit the over four times in 10 opportunities (40%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Northern Iowa won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.812) compared to away games (.600) last season.

Last season stats

  • The Panthers were 194th in the nation in points scored (73.3 per game) and 50th in points allowed (67.4) last season.
  • Northern Iowa was 300th in college basketball in rebounds per game (29.9) and 70th in rebounds allowed (29.5) last season.
  • At 13.9 assists per game last season, the Panthers were 148th in the country.

Northern Iowa betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 19-12-0 (Home: 12-4-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-19-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-6 (Home: 13-3; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (16th in nation) 43.7 (168th) 29.9 (300th) 29.5 (70th) 13.9 (148th) 10.2 (87th)

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Northern Illinois statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Northern Illinois had an identical winning percentage (.500) at home (6-6-0 record) and away (8-8-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Huskies games went over less often at home (two of 12, 16.7%) than on the road (nine of 16, 56.2%) last season.
  • Last year the Huskies were 2-9 at home as moneyline underdogs (.182 winning percentage). Away they were 1-15 (.062).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Huskies put up 70.9 points per game (260th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 76.9 points per contest at the other end (314th-ranked).
  • Northern Illinois, who ranked 328th in college basketball with 28.9 rebounds per game, allowed 37.2 rebounds per contest, which was -1-worst in the country.
  • The Huskies ranked 260th in the country with 12.5 dimes per game.

Northern Illinois betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 14-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 8-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 19+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 14-13-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-17-0 (Home: 2-10-0; Away: 9-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-24 (Home: 2-9; Away: 1-15)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.0 (344th in nation) 44.5 (217th) 28.9 (328th) 37.2 (360th) 12.5 (260th) 10.9 (150th)
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