Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Northwestern State (13-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Houston Christian (12-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Northwestern State / Houston Christian TV channel: ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons (13-12) visit Sharp Gymnasium to take on the Houston Christian Huskies (12-9) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Houston, TX.

Northwestern State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Northwestern State vs. Houston Christian Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern State-5.5 -105O 150.5 -110-225
Houston Christian +5.5 -115U 150.5 -110+180

Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern State will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston Christian will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston Christian have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Houston Christian has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 7-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -19.57% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Houston Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston Christian has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -10.67% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (238 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Northwestern State has averaged 10.3 offensive rebounds per game (576 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Northwestern State is shooting 52% from inside the arc (341/659) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%

Northwestern State has made 439 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Southland Teams

Houston Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (236 assists/ 341 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Houston Christian has 341 turnovers this season — most among Southland Teams

Houston Christian has averaged 74.4 points per game (3,943 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Houston Christian has a 38% free throw rate (1,176 free throw attempts/3,133 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,165 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northwestern State has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (488 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern State has 427 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Southland Teams

Northwestern State has averaged 7.6 steals per game (427 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Houston Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston Christian has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,249 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.6

Houston Christian has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (531 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (1,645/3,396) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Houston Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (661/1,418) this season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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