Wichita State vs Northern Iowa Prediction 11-14-24 College Basketball Picks

The Northern Iowa Panthers and the Wichita State Shockers meet Thursday in College Basketball action from the Charles Koch Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this Game. Here’s a Wichita State vs Northern Iowa Prediction.

Northern Iowa Recap

The Northern Iowa Panthers come into this one looking to rebound from an 80-60 loss at the hands of UC-Irvine in their last matchup. After this Game, Northern Iowa will take on Western Illinois, North Texas, UIC, Northern Illinois, and Omaha.

Panthers Looking To Get Back On Track

Tytan Anderson leads the Panthers in scoring with 14 PPG along with 5 RPG and 2 APG while RJ Taylor has 12 PPG with a team-high 3 APG to lead the Panthers in assists. Jacob Hutson has 10.7 PPG with 6 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers while also leading Northern Iowa on the glass so far this season. Leon Bond III also has 8.7 PPG and 5 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Northern Iowa is averaging 81 PPG on 50.6% shooting from the field, 41.4% from three, and 73.6% from the foul line this season.

Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win

• Northern Iowa has won each of its last seven night games against non-conference opponents.

Wichita State Recap

The Wichita State Shockers come into this one looking to build on a 2-0 start after an 89-69 win over Montana State last time out. After this Game, the Shockers will welcome Monmouth to town.

Shockers Looking To Defend Home Court

Justin Hill leads the Shockers in scoring and assists with 24 PPG and 5.5 APG along with a share of the team lead on the glass with 6.5 RPG while Xavier Bell has 12.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG. Harlond Beverly has 12 PPG with 2.5 APG and 2.5 SPG while Quincy Ballard has 11.5 PPG with 5 RPG. Ronnie DeGray III and Corey Washington each have 10 PPG to cap off the scoring in double figures for Wichita State so far this year, with DeGray III logging 6.5 RPG on the year. As a team, Wichita State is averaging 90 PPG on 48.4% shooting from the field, 35.9% from three, and 77.4% from the foul line this season.

Why the Wichita State Shockers will win

• Wichita State has won each of its last 21 night games against the Missouri Valley Conference at Charles Koch Arena.
• Northern Iowa has lost each of its last three games against the American Athletic Conference.

Wichita State vs Northern Iowa Prediction

I’m on the Shockers here. Initially, I was leaning towards Northern Iowa as I still have a hard time associating the Shockers with being a sizeable favorite, but so far, Wichita State’s had no problems dispatching WKU and Montana State and did so with relative ease as they have six players scoring in double figures right now. The Panthers are a decent team in the MVC, but I just think that I am not up for stepping in front of Wichita State in their current form. Give me the Shockers.