Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Odds
| Illinois State Odds | +3.5 |
| Northern Iowa Odds | -3.5 |
| Over/Under | 134.5 |
| Date | Thursday, March 2 |
| Time | 1 p.m. ET |
| Channel | ESPN+ |
The first round of the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament tips off on Thursday with 9-seed Illinois State taking on 8-seed Northern Iowa.
Despite being a conference tournament matchup, an early afternoon game on a weekday between two lower-profile programs isn't likely to whet the appetites of recreational bettors, but the wiseguys, meanwhile, are all over Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa.
In fact, the latest college basketball odds movement and smart money indicators show that pros are already taking positions on both the Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa spread and over/under.
So, let's not waste any time and dive right into the two smartest college basketball picks for Thursday's Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa matinee.
Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Odds
We'll start with the spread.
