Northwestern vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 22

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Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis (1) gets a basket on a dunk against Fairleigh Dickinson in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. Florida Atlantic defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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  • March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
  • Florida Atlantic (16-17) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (17-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Northwestern / Florida Atlantic TV channel: CBS

The Northwestern Wildcats (17-13) visit Barclays Center to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls (16-17) on Mar. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 12:15pm EDT in Brooklyn, NY.

Florida Atlantic is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Northwestern vs. Florida Atlantic Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+2.5 -110O 142.5 -110+120
Florida Atlantic -2.5 -110U 142.5 -110-145

Northwestern vs Florida Atlantic Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Florida Atlantic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+9.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 34 games (+6.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 7.67% ROI).

  • 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.55 Units / 13.78% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.65 Units / 10.35% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -19.35% ROI

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -7.82% ROI).

  • 24-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 1.62% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Over for +1.45 Units / 3.99% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -13.24% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (540 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (211 turnovers/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has made 718 field goals this season — most among AAC Teams

Florida Atlantic has averaged 83.5 points per game (2,003 points/24 games) this season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Florida Atlantic has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida Atlantic is shooting 47% (1,802/3,823) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern has 176 steals this season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,406 points/1,044 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Florida Atlantic has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,705 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Florida Atlantic has 187 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,566/3,766) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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