Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – February 8

Thursday’s contest between the Northern Iowa Panthers (7-12) and Illinois State Redbirds (14-6) matching up at McLeod Center has a projected final score of 74-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Northern Iowa, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET ET on February 8.

In their last outing on Sunday, the Redbirds earned a 64-59 win against Indiana State.

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Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Game Info

• When: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Northern Iowa 74, Illinois State 71

Illinois State Schedule Analysis

• The Redbirds captured their best win of the season on January 27, when they claimed a 79-70 victory over the Drake Bulldogs, who rank inside the top 100 (No. 57) in our computer rankings.

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Illinois State 2023-24 Best Wins

• 79-70 at home over Drake (No. 57) on January 27
• 88-77 at home over Northern Iowa (No. 115) on January 25
• 85-78 at home over Missouri State (No. 116) on January 14
• 87-81 at home over Saint Louis (No. 173) on December 19
• 87-63 over UT Arlington (No. 191) on November 24

Illinois State Leaders

• Kate Bullman: 7.2 PTS, 8.6 REB, 1.8 BLK, 36.7 FG%, 30.4 3PT% (17-for-56)
• Deanna Wilson: 16.1 PTS, 7.2 REB, 51.2 FG%, 27.3 3PT% (3-for-11)
• Maya Wong: 12.4 PTS, 48.5 FG%, 46.0 3PT% (29-for-63)
• Abbie Aalsma: 7.8 PTS, 43.4 FG%, 37.5 3PT% (33-for-88)
• Shannon Dowell: 7.9 PTS, 47.0 FG%, 35.3 3PT% (6-for-17)

Illinois State Performance Insights

• The Redbirds’ +162 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.0 points per game (31st in college basketball) while allowing 68.9 per outing (280th in college basketball).
• In 2023-24, Illinois State has averaged 73.3 points per game in MVC action, and 77.0 overall.
• At home the Redbirds are putting up 83.6 points per game, 15.0 more than they are averaging on the road (68.6).
• In 2023-24 Illinois State is allowing 4.5 fewer points per game at home (67.1) than on the road (71.6).
• The Redbirds have performed worse offensively in their past 10 games, posting 73.3 points per contest, 3.7 fewer points their than season average of 77.0.

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