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Murray State vs. Northern Iowa prediction: Murray State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Murray State vs Northern Iowa predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Northern Iowa and Murray State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at McLeod Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Murray State as the most likely winner of the Murray State vs. Northern Iowa game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Murray State vs. Northern Iowa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Murray State and Northern Iowa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Murray State a 56% chance of defeating Northern Iowa. Our predicted final score has Murray State winning 73-72.
According to our model, Murray State (+1.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Murray State vs. Northern Iowa odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Murray State | Northern Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -104 |
| Total | o145.5 (-108) | u145.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Murray State vs. Northern Iowa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Murray State +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Murray State | -102 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Murray State +1.5 at the spread.
Murray State vs. Northern Iowa game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Northern Iowa and Murray State at McLeod Center is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Murray State vs. Northern Iowa
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: McLeod Center
Conclusion
We predict Murray State, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Northern Iowa on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Murray State vs. Northern Iowa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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