Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 02, 2023, 12:24 PM
  • Northwestern State (14-8) are -6.5 point favorites vs Houston Christian (7-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons (14-8) visit Sharp Gymnasium to take on the Houston Christian Huskies (7-15) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

Northwestern State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Northwestern State vs. Houston Christian Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern State-6.5 -110O 154.5 -110-300
Houston Christian +6.5 -110U 154.5 -110+240

Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northwestern State will win this game with 66.0% confidence.

Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern State and Houston Christian, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games (+12.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 47 games (+11.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+9.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 27 games (+5.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.75 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has gone 15-5 against the spread this college basketball season (+9.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.05 Units / 25.43% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has gone 8-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -19.81% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -18.97% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.35 Units / 20.86% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.2 Units / -29.59% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,619 points/1,395 shots) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northwestern State has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Northwestern State has a 24% free throw rate (342 free throw attempts/1,395 field goal attempts) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Northwestern State has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (254 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.7

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,713 points/1,296 shots) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Houston Christian has 21.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Houston Christian has averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (344 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Houston Christian has a 36% free throw rate (469 free throw attempts/1,296 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 30%

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.2 defensive rebounds per game (444 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northwestern State has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,186 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Northwestern State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (183 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northwestern State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (183 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Houston Christian has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.8

Houston Christian has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,166 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Houston Christian has allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 8.0


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