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Liberty @ Northern Iowa

Current Records: Liberty 7-4; Northern Iowa 4-5

What to Know

The Northern Iowa Panthers and the Liberty Flames will compete for holiday cheer at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. These two teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.

Northern Iowa didn't have too much trouble with the Marshall Thundering Herd on the road this past Saturday as they won 75-60. The Panthers can attribute much of their success to guard AJ Green, who had 29 points in addition to five rebounds.

Meanwhile, Liberty bagged a 74-64 win over the East Carolina Pirates last week. Liberty got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was forward Kyle Rode out in front picking up 12 points and five assists.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Northern Iowa is expected to win a tight contest. Those who got lucky with them against the spread this past Saturday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

Northern Iowa is now 4-5 while the Flames sit at 7-4. The Panthers are 1-2 after wins this season, Liberty 4-2.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center -- Honolulu, Hawaii
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Panthers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Flames, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Panthers as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.

Injury Report for Northern Iowa

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Liberty

  • DJ Moore: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Gabriel McKay: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Bryson Spell: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)