Northeastern Huskies vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
The Huskies and Tigers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Tigers will host the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under for this game is set at 129 points, and Towson is favored by -3.5 vs. Northeastern in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Towson Tigers -3.5
This game will be played at TU Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Northeastern Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies fell to 9-6 on the season after a 55-37 home loss to Hofstra on Saturday. Northeastern, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 92 fell well short of the O/U line of 131.5.
After leading 19-18 at halftime, Northeastern struggled in the second half, scoring just 18 points while allowing 37. The Huskies will need to address their offensive issues moving forward.
Northeastern’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 21.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 23%, and they hit only 3 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 8 of 15 attempts, shooting 53.3%.
The Huskies managed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists as a team. Cruz Davis was a bright spot, scoring 22 points on 8 of 13 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Rashad King added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jean Aranguren contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, despite shooting just 2 of 12 from the field.
Northeastern’s defense was dominant, giving up just 55 points while holding their opponent to 21% shooting from the field. The Huskies limited them to 10 made two-point shots on 36 attempts, a 27% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Northeastern’s defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 53%.
Can Towson Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers fell to 5-9 on the season after a 77-69 road loss to Charleston on Saturday. Towson entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-30 at halftime, Towson scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to close the gap. The game’s total points of 146 went over the pre-game line of 140.5.
Towson’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.8%. They hit 8 of 23 from beyond the arc, shooting 34.8%, and struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 3 of 9 attempts.
Tyler Tejada led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Deywilk Tavarez and AJ Smith each added 20 points, with Smith shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Tavarez also contributed 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
Towson’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field, with 23 made baskets on 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Towson’s opponents hit 7 of 18 shots, good for 38%. Towson also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 attempts, shooting 92%. On the boards, Towson gave up 5 offensive rebounds.