Northern Iowa Panthers vs Belmont Bruins predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Wednesday,

Northern Iowa

Belmont

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers will host the Belmont Bruins on January 7, 2026. Northern Iowa has been on a winning streak, securing victory in 4 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Belmont has also been performing well, winning 3 of their last 5 games.

The Panthers, playing at home, hold a slight advantage according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.63 for a home win compared to 2.19 for an away win for the Bruins. Our model prediction gives Northern Iowa a 53.8% chance of winning, leaving a 46.2% possibility for Belmont to come out on top.

Both teams will need to rely on their tactical strengths to secure a victory in this matchup. Northern Iowa will look to continue their strong form and use their home advantage to dominate the game, while Belmont will aim to disrupt their opponent’s rhythm and capitalize on any opportunities that arise.

With both teams in good form and evenly matched, this game could go either way. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle on the court.

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Northern Iowa
57.7%		 Belmont
42.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 70:67

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.6 2.22
WilliamHill 1.62 2.3
Pinnacle 1.66 2.05
Best for US Customers 1.6 2.3

Latest Results

04.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 48:62
01.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 75:66
29.12.25 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 58:48
22.12.25 St. Marys CA Gaels basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 63:58
17.12.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 54:60		 04.01.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 67:68
01.01.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:78
29.12.25 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 81:80 OT
19.12.25 UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 58:84
16.12.25 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 78:83

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northern Iowa won 4.
  • Northern Iowa is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Belmont‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Northern Iowa will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Northern Iowa won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 525:528. (average 75:75.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northern Iowa won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 288:305. (average 72:76.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    19.02.25 Belmont Bruins basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:82
    01.01.25 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 76:70
    08.03.24 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 67:62
    17.01.24 Belmont Bruins basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 72:83
    29.11.23 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 70:90

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.3 (11.05%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.4 (10.8%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.8 (5.4%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.2 (4.66%)

    5. Iowa State: 11 (4.32%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.66%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13.6 (3.5%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15.2 (3.13%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.83%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.83%)

    11. Michigan State: 27 (1.76%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.76%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.64%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29.4 (1.62%)

    15. Alabama Crimson Tide: 30.4 (1.56%)

    16. Florida Gators: 33.4 (1.42%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 33.4 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 34 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas State: 34 (1.4%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.24%)

    21. Texas Tech: 41 (1.16%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 43 (1.11%)

    23. North Carolina: 43 (1.11%)

    24. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50.2 (0.95%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 52.2 (0.91%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.63%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 80.2 (0.59%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.59%)

    29. St. Johns Red Storm: 81.5 (0.58%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 100.2 (0.47%)

    54. SMU Mustangs: 100.2 (0.47%)

    55. UCLA: 105.2 (0.45%)

    56. UCF Knights: 110.2 (0.43%)

    57. Clemson: 110.2 (0.43%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.43%)

    59. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. USC Trojans: 120.2 (0.4%)

    64. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    65. Virginia Tech: 130.2 (0.37%)

    66. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Stanford Cardinal: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    70. LSU: 150.2 (0.32%)

    71. TCU: 150.2 (0.32%)

    72. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.32%)

    73. Texas Longhorns: 150.2 (0.32%)

    74. Texas A&M: 150.2 (0.32%)

    75. Wake Forest: 180.2 (0.26%)

    76. Syracuse Orange: 180.2 (0.26%)

    77. Butler Bulldogs: 180.2 (0.26%)

    78. Creighton: 180.2 (0.26%)

    79. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.26%)

    80. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.26%)

    81. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.26%)

    82. Boise State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    89. Arizona State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    90. California Golden Bears: 262.75 (0.18%)

    91. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    92. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

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