Northern Iowa Vs Valparaiso: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 3, 2023

The Northern Iowa Panthers (6-8, 2-2 MVC) travel in MVC action versus the Valparaiso Beacons (6-9, 0-4 MVC) on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Panthers’ (-157 to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Beacons (+130).

This article references betting data updated as of January 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM ET. Find all the current odds for this contest in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Northern Iowa Vs Valparaiso Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Northern Iowa (-3)
Total Pick Under (138)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Northern Iowa Vs Valparaiso Stat Rankings

Northern Iowa Avg. (Rank) Valparaiso Avg. (Rank)
69.6 (233rd) Points Scored 68.3 (276th)
66 (106th) Points Allowed 73.3 (289th)
32.5 (277th) Rebounds 34.5 (188th)
8.4 (285th) Off. Rebounds 8.7 (262nd)
7.1 (220th) 3pt Made 5.8 (319th)
11.3 (317th) Assists 12.4 (260th)
12.1 (150th) Turnovers 12.1 (150th)

Northern Iowa Vs Valparaiso Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Panthers are 6-7-0 this year.
  • Northern Iowa has won once ATS (1-3) as a 3-point favorite or more this year.
  • Out of 13 Panthers games so far this season, six have hit the over.
  • Northern Iowa and its opponent have broken the 138-point mark six times this season.
  • Panthers games this season have posted an average total of 135.6, which is 2.4 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Valparaiso has beaten the spread four times in 14 games.
  • As a 3-point underdog or greater, the Beacons have two wins ATS (2-7).
  • Out of 13 Northern Iowa’s games so far this season, six have hit the over.
  • Beacons games have finished with over 138 points scored eight times this year.
  • The average total for Valparaiso’s games is 141.7 points, which is 3.7 more than this game’s over/under.

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Northern Iowa Impact Players

  • Tytan Anderson leads the Panthers at 9 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.4 assists and 14.2 points.
  • Michael Duax is posting 8.3 points, 1.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
  • Trey Campbell posts 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Defensively, he puts up 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Landon Wolf is putting up 6.2 points, 0.3 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game.

Valparaiso Impact Players

  • Ben Krikke paces the Beacons in scoring (17.9 points per game), and produces 5.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists. He also posts 0.4 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • Kobe King gives the Beacons 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He also puts up 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Nick Edwards is No. 1 on the Beacons in assists (4.5 per game), and averages 8.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. He also delivers 1.6 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • Quinton Green gives the Beacons 10.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Jerome Palm is No. 1 on the Beacons in rebounding (5.9 per game), and produces 3 points and 0.4 assists. He also delivers 0.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
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