UC Irvine Anteaters vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

Betting on today’s Anteaters and Panthers game? Catch the action at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Northern Iowa is favored by -1.5 vs. UC Irvine.

UC IRVINE ANTEATERS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at McLeod Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does UC Irvine Have a Shot at a Road Win?

UC Irvine Anteaters Recent Game/Games

UC Irvine opened their season with a 66-51 road win over Loyola Marymount on Friday, November 8th. The Anteaters entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 117, well under the O/U line of 151.

UC Irvine took control early, leading 36-23 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 30 points while allowing 28, maintaining their lead and securing the win.

UC Irvine put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 8 of 19 three-point attempts, hitting 42.1% from deep, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 for 82.4%.

Andre Henry was a standout, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, finishing with 17 points. Will Johnston also made an impact from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 6 threes and scoring 12 points with 3 assists.

UC Irvine’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, limiting the opposition to 38% on two-point attempts.

The Anteaters also controlled the perimeter, with their opponent hitting only 26% of their threes (7/26). UC Irvine gave up just 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Panthers Come Through as Home Favorites?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game/Games

Northern Iowa opened their season with an 87-68 win over Milwaukee on Thursday, November 7th. Playing at home, the Panthers entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.

UNI took control early, leading 45-34 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Milwaukee to 34.

Northern Iowa’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points while shooting 60.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.7%, thanks to hitting 50% from beyond the arc (12/24) and 69% on two-point attempts (20/29).

The Panthers dished out 21 assists, with Tytan Anderson leading the way with 4 assists and 19 points, shooting 80% from three (4/5). Trey Campbell also contributed 4 assists, adding 16 points and hitting 4 of 6 from deep.

Despite Northern Iowa’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Panthers allowed a 60% shooting performance, with 32 made field goals on 53 attempts.

Inside the arc, Northern Iowa gave up 20/29 shooting (69%), while their opponent connected on 12/24 threes (50%). The Panthers also sent them to the line 16 times, where they hit 11 free throws (68%).