This is a 10* MISSOURI VALLEY GAME OF THE YEAR on Northern Iowa.

Missouri State posted the 79-59 win in yesterday's matchup, but I like NIU to respond and avenge the poor effort.

The Bears are undefeated in the early going, but note that their first five games were canceled due to COVID issues.

Missouri State isn't very deep, as 85% of its production comes from four players.

Last year's Northern Iowa team lost just six games. This year's team is 0-5.

The Panthers though are 7-1 ATS in their last eight after five or more SU losses.

One of the most difficult things to do in sports is to win on the road and it's even more difficult to do that on consecutive nights.

I think the visitors check out of this one early vs. this now desperate home side. I'm laying the shor points!

Good luck, NP