Houston Christian Huskies vs Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Demons. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Demons at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Southland conference game currently have the Demons as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northwestern State Demons -4
This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Demons.
- Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Huskies Have What it Takes in Natchitoches?
After a win over Texas A&M-Commerce, the Huskies will look to build on their 1-2 record over their last three games on the road. So far this season, Houston Christian has gone 1-9 on the road, and they are 1-11 as the underdog.
For the year, the Huskies are 3-11, including a 2-9 record outside of Southland Conference play. Their average scoring differential on the road is -23.7 points per game.
As the underdog this season, Houston Christian has an ATS record of 8-4. On the road, their ATS mark sits at 6-4, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 7-3 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Houston Christian games is 5-7, and today’s line of 152.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in their games of 156. So far, six of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points.
In their previous game, the Huskies’ offense finished with 69 points, which is right in line with their current average of 70.6 points per contest. Marcus Greene is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.4 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Jay Alvarez brings a PPG average of 16 into the game.
At this time, the Huskies’ defense is positioned 299th in the country, permitting 82.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, the Lions finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 65 points vs. Houston Christian.
Can Northwestern State Grab a Win at Home?
Northwestern State comes into this game with a 3-13 record, including a 1-4 mark at home. They are also 1-2 in Southland Conference play. The Demons are coming off a 97-71 win over Incarnate Word and have gone 2-1 in their last three home games.
So far, Northwestern State has been the underdog in 14 of their 16 games, going just 1-13 in those contests. They have yet to be favored in a game this season. On the year, the Demons have an average scoring margin of -9.4 points per game at home.
Northwestern State has been just .500 vs. the spread this season, going 7-7. They’ve been even worse as the favorite, going just 1-4 ATS in their last five games as the favorite and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite.
This season, the over/under record for Northwestern State games is 10-4 and today’s line of 152.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games which is 148.2. So far, 7 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 151 points.
Northwestern State is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 97 points versus Incarnate Word. This output is higher than their season-average of 70.3 points per game. The Northwestern State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.6 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 31% of their looks from outside this season.
The Demons’ defense is presently ranked 289th nationally, allowing an average of 80.8 points per contest. So far, the Northwestern State defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13 times per game (642nd).