<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Panthers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. This Missouri Valley conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Northern Iowa is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Belmont.</p><h3>BELMONT BRUINS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLeod Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bruins Offense Score Enough in Cedar Falls?</h3><p>Belmont's season record dropped to 8-4 after a 65-46 road loss to Drake on Sunday. The Bruins entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, well below the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>Belmont struggled early, falling behind 39-21 at halftime. They managed to score 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 26, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>Belmont's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 46 points with a field goal percentage of 37.5% (15/40). Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they hit 5 of 13 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep. Inside the arc, they connected on only 37% of their two-point attempts (10/27).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 20 points, shooting 50% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Daniel Abreu added 15 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc, while Sam Orme contributed 11 points, making 4 of 6 shots overall.</p><p>Belmont's defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Inside the arc, Belmont allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Belmont's defense held their opponents to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, or 31% shooting. The Bruins also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11 shots for a 73% free-throw percentage. Belmont allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Northern Iowa improved to 7-5 on the season with a 78-67 home win over Southern Illinois on Sunday, December 29th. The Panthers, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Leading 38-34 at halftime, Northern Iowa scored 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Southern Illinois to 33 points.</p><p>Northern Iowa's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 78 points on 55.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.5%, with a strong 62.9% shooting inside the arc and 41.2% from three-point range.</p> <p>Jacob Hutson and Jarrett Hensley each scored 20 points, with Hutson shooting 70% from the field in just 23 minutes. Tytan Anderson added 15 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 6 of 7 shots.</p><p>Despite Northern Iowa's defensive struggles, allowing 67 points on 55% shooting, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, giving up just 7 threes on 17 attempts (41%).</p> <p>The Panthers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 (76%). Northern Iowa gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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