Northeastern Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Wildcats. The game is starting at 1:30 ET on PEAC, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and Northwestern is favored by -14 vs. Northeastern.
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northeastern Huskies +14
This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 1:30 ET on Sunday, December 29th.
WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Northeastern at +14.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Huskies Pull the Upset on the Road?
Northeastern Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies fell to 8-4 on the season after a 77-72 road loss to UMass on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Northeastern not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 35-30 at halftime, the Huskies matched UMass with 42 points in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game’s total points of 149 went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.
Northeastern’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.5% overall and 22.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, with the team hitting 22 of 52 two-point attempts (42.3%).
Jaylen Curry led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes (57.1%) and shooting 50% overall. Rashad King added 19 points and 11 rebounds, while LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each contributed 18 points, with Pratt also grabbing 8 boards and dishing out 4 assists.
The Huskies gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (20/45). Northeastern also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
From beyond the arc, the Huskies’ defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 18 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposition went 19/31, hitting 61% of their foul shots.
Are the Wildcats Ready for a Home Win?
Northwestern improved to 9-3 on the season with an 84-64 win over DePaul on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.
Northwestern led 37-27 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 136.5.
Northwestern put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-12, and hit 68.8% of their free throws. The Wildcats also dished out 17 assists and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.
Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 23 points, while Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field. Jacob Meyer contributed 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, and Matthew Nicholson was efficient inside, making 6-of-8 shots for 14 points.
Northwestern’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. They were effective inside, hitting 55% of their two-point attempts, going 29/52.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 41%, making 5 of 12 three-point attempts. Northwestern sent them to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 68%. The Wildcats also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.