The "buy" sign for Ben Jacobson's Panthers is as a favorite; UNI has covered its last six laying points, and no wonder, considering the win margins this season. In order, they are 42-19-26-27-44-20-28-11 points...this team can put down the hammer! Hitting 52.3% from the floor and 40% beyond the arc suggests lots of ways for the Panthers to hurt foes. The recent emergence of Virginia transfer G Leon Bond III (scored 37 in a Dec. 16 win over Montana) has provided more pop for Jacobson. Meanwhile, Belmont is reeling with consecutive defeats, and the Bruins have not stepped up vs. the better opposition this season. Drake was the latest to take out Belmont last weekend, forcing 16 TOs in a 65-46 cruise. Play Northern Iowa