Only 7 teams give up fewer points per game than Northern Iowa, which is holding foes to an average of 55.2 points a game. That number shrinks to 48.2 points per game in Missouri Valley Conference action.

The Panthers catch a break here, too, as they draw Missouri State minus its leading scorer, Marcus Marshall. He averages nearly 20 points a game, but quit the team this past Friday. Opposing conference teams have shot just 33.3 percent from the field versus Northern Iowa this season.

The under has cashed 17 of the past 22 times during the Bears' past 22 Missouri Valley Conference matchups.