Northwestern State Demons vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/23

The Demons and Broncos are set to face off at 9:00 ET on MWN. The Broncos will host the game at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, ID. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and the Broncos are favored to win at home against the Demons.

NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +22.5

This game will be played at ExtraMile Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Broncos.
• Even though we have Boise State winning straight-up, we like Northwestern State at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for Northwestern State?

Northwestern State comes into today’s game against Boise State with a 1-8 record for the season. Looking back at their previous ten road games, including last year, Northwestern State went 2-8. Looking at Northwestern State’s against-the-spread (ATS) performance, they enter today’s game with a 5-3 ATS record. In terms of their overall ATS mark this season, they have gone 5-1 vs. the spread on the road and 0-2 at home.

Up to this point, games involving Northwestern State have had an average of 150.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 148.8 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-0. When looking at the Demons’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 143 points per game.

In their latest game, Northwestern State offense put up 40 points against Baylor. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 25% and made 5 threes. Leading Northwestern State in scoring vs. Baylor was Jimel Lane with his 10 points. Cliff Davis also added 9 points for the Demons.

So far, the Demons’ defense is ranked 229th in the country at 79.9 points per contest. Northwestern State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Baylor offense to knock down 53% of their shots on their way to putting up 91 points.

Can the Broncos Live Up to the Hype at Home?

After playing nine games, Boise State comes into the game with a 6-3 overall record. This season, they have gone 1-2 on the road and 2-1 at home. Boise State is sitting below the .500 mark in terms of their ATS performance, currently holding a 2-4 record. At home this season, Boise State is 1-2 against the spread (ATS), and over their last ten home games, they are 2-8 ATS.

So far, Boise State’s games have averaged 134.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 137.5 points. In the Broncos’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 136 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

Against Saint Mary’s, the Boise State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 73 points per game. They scored 63 points and posted a field goal percentage of 47.7% in the game. On the offensive front, the Broncos have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 322nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 320th in terms of percentage and 314th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Broncos’ defense is ranked 81st in the country at 67.2 points per contest. The Boise State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 60 points and allowed Saint Mary’s to connect on 2 threes.