Northeastern vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

BetMGM Betting Dec 29, 2024, 9:36 AM

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Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Northwestern is a -14.5 point favorite vs Northeastern
Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
Northeastern / Northwestern TV channel: PEAC

The Northeastern Huskies visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The Northeastern vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Northeastern vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
Northeastern	+14.5 -110	O 135.5 -115	+825
Northwestern	-14.5 -110	U 135.5 -105	-1400

Northeastern vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northeastern vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.

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Northeastern Basketball Best Bets Today:

Northeastern has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
Northeastern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
Northeastern has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.89 Units / 5% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:

Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+15.85 Units / 11% ROI)
Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+8.35 Units / 10% ROI)
Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

Northeastern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northeastern has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.5% ROI
8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.17% ROI
4-8 when betting the Under for -4.75 Units / -36.12% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).

8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.64% ROI
6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northeastern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern averaged 69.4 points per game (2,221 points/32 games) last season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Northeastern has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Northeastern has 17.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Northeastern had 16.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (207 turnovers/27 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Northwestern has averaged 1.23 points per shot (885 points/720 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northeastern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (261/696) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (1,813 points/1,454 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.14

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 averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams