Northwestern State Demons vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Planning on watching today’s Demons and Longhorns game? Catch the action at Moody Center in Austin, TX, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on SEC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Texas is favored by -25.5 at home against Northwestern State.

NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +25.5

This game will be played at Moody Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Longhorns.
• Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like Northwestern State at +25.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does Northwestern State Have What it Takes on the Road?

Northwestern State Demons Recent Game/Games

Northwestern State’s season record dropped to 3-6 following an 84-66 loss to the Golden Bears on Saturday. The Demons were +16 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Northwestern State allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game ended at 150, exceeding the O/U line of 144.

Andrej Stojakovic was the standout for Northwestern State, scoring 31 points on 71.4% shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Demons hit 8 threes as a team, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 50%.

Northwestern State shot 43.1% from the field overall, with a 44.7% mark on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, hitting just 50% of their attempts. The Demons also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.

Northwestern State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 28 tries.

From beyond the arc, Northwestern State’s defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 shots (76%).

Can Texas Grab a Win at Home?

Texas improved to 10-2 on the season with a 98-62 win over New Orleans on Thursday. Playing at home, the Longhorns entered the game as -33.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 160 exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.

Leading 44-28 at halftime, Texas put up 54 points in the 2nd half while holding New Orleans to 34 points, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the floor.

Texas put up 98 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes (13/26). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.5%, with a 56.8% mark on two-point attempts.

Jordan Pope led the way with 42 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep (8/12). Arthur Kaluma added 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Dae Dae Hunter contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three.

Despite giving up 62 points, Texas allowed their opponent to shoot 54% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Longhorns’ defense gave up 21 two-pointers on 37 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Texas allowed 13 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 50% from deep. The Longhorns also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws for a 70% rate. Texas gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.