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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Illinois State Redbirds will host the Northern Iowa Panthers on January 21, 2026. The Redbirds have shown consistent form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Panthers have struggled slightly, only managing to win 1 of their last 5 games.
With the Redbirds playing at home, bookmakers have given them the edge with odds of 1.34 for a home win, compared to 2.88 for an away win for the Panthers. Our model prediction also favors the home team, giving them a 65.3% probability of securing the victory.
The key to the Redbirds’ success lies in their tactical strengths and ability to capitalize on home-court advantage. On the other hand, the Panthers will look to turn their recent form around and showcase their resilience on the road.
With both teams hungry for a win, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle. While the odds may favor Illinois State, the outcome of the game is far from certain.
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| Illinois State 72.3% |
Northern Iowa 27.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 69:62
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.3 | 3.47 | ||
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1.3 | 3.4 | ||
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1.31 | 3.02 | ||
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1.31 | 3.6 |
Latest Results
| 17.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:62 14.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 94:89 10.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 59:63 OT 07.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 77:71 01.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 73:47 |
17.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 54:44 13.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 61:69 10.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:69 07.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 65:78 04.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 48:62 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.02.25 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 68:65 11.01.25 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 84:85 21.02.24 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 81:73 02.03.23 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 75:62 18.01.23 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 65:63 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.43%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.12%)
3. Purdue Boilermakers: 10 (7.22%)
4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.56%)
5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.01%)
6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.55%)
7. Iowa State: 15 (4.81%)
8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.51%)
9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)
10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)
11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)
12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)
13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)
14. Michigan State: 36 (2%)
15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2%)
16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)
17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.41%)
18. Louisville: 51 (1.41%)
19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.41%)
20. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.08%)
21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)
22. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)
23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.71%)
24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)
25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)
26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)
27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)
28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)
29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)
30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)
31. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)
33. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)
34. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)
35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)
37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)
38. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)
39. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)
40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)
41. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)
42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)
43. UCLA: 351 (0.21%)
44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)
45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
46. TCU: 501 (0.14%)
47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)
48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)
49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)
50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
51. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)
52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)
53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)
54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)
55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)
56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)
57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)
58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)
59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)
61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)
62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)
63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)
64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)
65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)
67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)
68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)
71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)
72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)
75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)
77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)
79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)
82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)
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