Northern Iowa Panthers vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Planning on watching today’s Panthers and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -8 vs. Northern Iowa.

NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +8

This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Shockers.
• Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Northern Iowa at +8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Northern Iowa Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Northern Iowa Panthers Recent Game

Northern Iowa fell 80-60 to UC Irvine on Sunday, November 10th, in a home game where they were -3.5 favorites. The Panthers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

After trailing 45-38 at halftime, Northern Iowa struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 22 points while allowing 35.

Northern Iowa struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they connected on 41.2% of their threes, going 7-for-17 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they hit only 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts.

Bent Leuchten led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field. Jacob Hutson and Justin Hohn each added 13 points, with Hutson hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Devin Tillis and Andre Henry both shot 62.5%, contributing 11 points apiece.

Despite Northern Iowa’s defensive efforts, they allowed 80 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. The Panthers limited their opponent to 39% on two-point attempts, with 16 made baskets on 41 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa’s defense gave up 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 7, shooting 53%. The Panthers allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Shockers?

Wichita State opened their season with a convincing 89-69 win over Montana State on Saturday. The Shockers, playing at home, entered the game as 10-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

Wichita State jumped out to a 46-31 lead by halftime and maintained control in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 38.

Wichita State put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 52.5% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 59.2% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, going just 3-for-12 (25%) from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, the Shockers were efficient, making 22 of 26 attempts (84.6%). Justin Hill led the team with 17 points and 5 assists, while Corey Washington and Harlond Beverly each added 14 points.

Despite Wichita State’s defensive struggles, allowing 69 points on 52% shooting, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point production, holding them to just 3 made threes on 12 attempts (25%).

Wichita State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 22 attempts (84%). The Shockers gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.