Northwestern State Demons vs Little Rock Trojans Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Northwestern State visits Little Rock with both teams looking to turn uneven starts into momentum. The Demons have a win but remain winless on the road, while the Trojans are still seeking their first victory.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · Jack Stephens Center

Total: 143.5 — over -110, under -110.

Odds checked November 14, 2026 21:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Northwestern State seeks a better road performance

The Demons average 64.3 points per game and shoot 29% from three, limiting their margin for error when opponents score freely. Kai Simpson leads the team at 17.8 points per game, while Isaiah Vick averages 5.5 rebounds. Northwestern State needs more scoring support to make its offense less dependent on Simpson.

Northwestern State opened with losses at Baylor, Mississippi State and Murray State, scoring 65, 44 and 71 points in those games. The 44-point outing against Mississippi State stands out as its sharpest offensive difficulty, while Murray State scored 93 despite the Demons producing their best road total. A 77-49 win over Millsaps followed, giving Northwestern State a more encouraging result at home. The question is whether that improvement carries over against another opponent after the three road defeats, where scoring and defensive resistance have not consistently come together.

Little Rock's offense meets a defensive test

Little Rock averages 73.3 points per game and shoots 37% from three, giving it a stronger perimeter percentage than Northwestern State. Jah'Likai King leads the Trojans with 17.7 points per game. Their concern is at the other end: they allow 86.3 points per game through their three-game start.

The Trojans scored 72 in an 82-72 loss at VCU, then came closer at home against SE Louisiana, falling 83-79. That home game offered their best scoring total so far, but it also left them needing more stops in a tight result. Little Rock then lost 94-69 at New Mexico, its largest points-allowed total of the three games. The sequence shows an offense capable of making a game competitive, particularly against SE Louisiana, alongside a defense that has yet to hold an opponent below 82 points.

Injury news

Northwestern State Demons: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Little Rock Trojans: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 14, 2026 21:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Little Rock Trojans.

Little Rock's better three-point shooting and higher scoring average give it the offensive edge. Northwestern State's road losses add concern, though the Trojans' defensive results leave room for a close contest.

Original winner pick recorded November 14, 2026 21:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.