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Evansville vs. Northern Iowa prediction: Northern Iowa favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Evansville vs Northern Iowa predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET as Evansville looks to defy the odds against Northern Iowa in men's college basketball action at McLeod Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Northern Iowa as the most likely winner of the Evansville vs. Northern Iowa game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Evansville vs. Northern Iowa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Evansville and Northern Iowa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Northern Iowa an 88% chance of beating Evansville. Our predicted final score has Northern Iowa winning 71-60.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Evansville and Northern Iowa each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 128.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Evansville vs. Northern Iowa odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Evansville | Northern Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-105) | -11.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +570 | -750 |
| Total | o128.5 (-105) | u128.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Evansville vs. Northern Iowa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Evansville +11.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Northern Iowa | -750 |
| Total | Over 128.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 128.5 total points.
Evansville vs. Northern Iowa game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Northern Iowa and Evansville at McLeod Center is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Evansville vs. Northern Iowa
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: McLeod Center
Conclusion
We predict Northern Iowa, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Evansville on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Evansville vs. Northern Iowa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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