Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Braves and Panthers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and the Panthers are favored to win at home vs. the Braves.

ALCORN STATE BRAVES VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alcorn State Braves +16.5

This game will be played at McLeod Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE ALCORN STATE BRAVES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Panthers.
  • Even though we have Northern Iowa winning straight-up, we like Alcorn State at +16.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Does Alcorn State Have What it Takes on the Road?

Alcorn State has a 1-9 record so far this season, as they head into their 11th game of the year. In their previous ten road games, which includes last year, Alcorn State has yet to win, going 0-10. Alcorn State has a below .500 ATS record of 3-6. In their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 10 games, Alcorn State has an over/under record of 8-1-0, with their games averaging 157.3 points per game on average. When looking at the Braves’ last three games, their over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 157 points per game.

Alcorn State offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 65 points against Maryland. In that game, they made 5/9 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 44.1%. On offense, Alcorn State has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 40%. So far, they are 143rd in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 65%.

Coming into the game, Alcorn State will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 85.1 points per game (270th). Alcorn State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Maryland offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 105 points.

Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Today’s game will mark the 12th game of the season for Northern Iowa, who currently have a 4-7 record. In their last five home games, including last year, Northern Iowa has a 3-2 record. Northern Iowa has a sub-.500 ATS record, currently standing at 2-6. In their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Through 11 games, Northern Iowa has an over/under record of 6-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 153.6 points per game so far. The Panthers have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 147 points per game.

In their latest game, Northern Iowa offense put up 80 points against Toledo. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.8% and made 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Nate Heise, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 14.5, while Bowen Born also maintains a PPG average of 13 leading up to the game.

Currently, the Panthers’ defense holds the 178th rank in the nation, allowing 73.0 points per game. Against Toledo in their most recent game, the Northern Iowa defense gave up a total of 84 points while allowing Toledo to hit 46% of their shots.