Northern Iowa at Illinois State 1/8/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:20 AM ET

Northern Iowa at Illinois State 1/8/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Northern Iowa Panthers visit Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois on Tuesday to play the Illinois State Redbirds. The Panthers fell to 6-9 on the season following a 58-51 setback against the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday. The AJ Green led the Panthers in the loss with 16 points, while Trae Berhow scored 11 while grabbing 11 rebounds to post a double-double.

Milik Yarbrough is leading the Redbirds in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 16.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Three other Redbirds players are averaging double figures in scoring. The Redbirds are shooting 43.1% from the field and 43.2% from 3-point territory.

Northern Iowa has covered the number this season in just 2 of its 13 overall and 1 of 4 on the road. While Illinois State is not the best ATS, the Redbirds at home have covered the number in 5 of the last 7. Illinois State has covered 7 of its last 8 versus Missouri Valley Conference opponents. Final Score Prediction, Illinois State Redbirds win and cover ATS 72-63.