Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 15

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  • Northwestern State (7-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (7-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Houston Christian / Northwestern State TV channel: ESPN+

The Houston Christian Huskies (7-4) visit Prather Coliseum to take on the Northwestern State Demons (7-7) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Natchitoches, LA.

Northwestern State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Houston Christian vs. Northwestern State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Houston Christian vs. Northwestern State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston Christian+3.5 -105O 152.5 -110+145
Northwestern State -3.5 -115U 152.5 -110-175

Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern State will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 26 games (+0.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+3.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 0% ROI

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / 0% ROI

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (170 assists/ 232 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian has 21.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Houston Christian is shooting 69% from the free throw line (693/1,007) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Houston Christian has averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (173 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 12.0 turnovers per game (587 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Northwestern State has averaged 1.20 points per shot (3,588 points/2,983 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northwestern State has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northwestern State is shooting 34% from three (396/1,147) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 34%

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (371 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,414/2,930) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,089 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (430/952) this season — 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,003 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northwestern State has averaged 7.9 steals per game (385 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Northwestern State has averaged 7.9 steals per game (385 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northwestern State has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (461/950) this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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