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Missouri Valley play continues Thursday night as Northern Iowa visits Evansville in a mid-tier league battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Ford Center, with the Panthers listed as modest road favorites.
Northern Iowa (13–9, 7–4 MVC) comes in having won three of their last four and looking to stay hot. Evansville (9–13, 3–8 MVC) has been fading fast, dropping five straight. Despite the home court, they enter as clear underdogs — and the number may not be big enough given how these teams are trending.
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Northern Iowa Panthers vs Evansville Aces Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa Panthers | -186 | -4.5 (-110) | O 138.5 (-110) |
| Evansville Aces | +147 | +4.5 (-110) | U 138.5 (-110) |
Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Form
Northern Iowa has picked things up after a mid-season slump. Their defense remains the backbone — holding teams under 66 PPG in conference — but the offense is also finding rhythm. They shoot well from deep and limit turnovers, making them dangerous in close road games.
They don’t play fast, but their halfcourt efficiency and perimeter shooting make them tough to pull away from. UNI is 5–1 ATS in their last six and showing signs of cohesion across the rotation.
Stay updated on key injuries through the Northern Iowa Panthers injury report. For form trends and stat leaders, visit the Northern Iowa Panthers stats and results.
Evansville Aces Betting Form
Evansville has been slipping defensively and struggling to close out games. They rank near the bottom of the MVC in defensive rebounding and effective field goal percentage allowed. Offensively, they’re streaky at best and rely heavily on isolation scoring and mid-range looks — not an efficient combo.
The Aces are just 1–5 ATS in their last six and haven’t shown much energy at home lately. They’ll need a hot shooting night to keep this one close, and that hasn’t been a consistent part of their profile.
Check the Evansville Aces injury report for any lineup surprises, and follow their performance at the Evansville Aces schedule and stats.
Northern Iowa vs Evansville Matchup Breakdown
Northern Iowa’s defense is the difference here. They rotate well, control the boards, and force tough shots. Evansville, meanwhile, lacks the shooting or tempo to flip momentum when things go south.
Matchup angles to note:
- UNI is 4–2 ATS on the road this season
- Evansville averages just 62.7 PPG in conference
- Panthers rank 1st in MVC in opponent 3PT%
- Aces allow 10+ offensive boards per game
Unless UNI comes out flat, this sets up as a quiet cover.
Northern Iowa vs Evansville Predictions and Best Bets
The number is fair, but I still like Northern Iowa -4.5. They’re the more complete team, in better form, and have handled business against weaker MVC opponents. Evansville doesn’t shoot well enough or defend well enough to back here, even as a home dog.
The total leans Under 138.5. Neither team pushes tempo, and unless the Aces shoot over expectation, this likely lands in the mid-130s.
Best Bet: Northern Iowa Panthers -4.5 (-110).
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