- Northwestern is a -20.5 point favorite vs Howard
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Howard / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Howard Bison visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-102).
The Howard vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Howard vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Howard vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Howard vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+12.00 Units / 37% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+3.15 Units / 7% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 28 games (+3.15 Units / 6% ROI)
- Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.90 Units / 36% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+8.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+3.15 Units / 16% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.15 Units / 60.4% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -19.85% ROI).
- 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 0.13% ROI
- 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (214/714) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,799 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (50/176) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard made 8.1 three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Howard shot 37% from three (275/737) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard is shooting 35% from three (91/259) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Howard averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (493 turnovers/34 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (214/714) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,799 rebounds/77 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (50/176) this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard made 8.1 three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Howard shot 37% from three (275/737) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard is shooting 35% from three (91/259) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Howard averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (493 turnovers/34 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
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