Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Houston Christian Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lumberjacks and Huskies. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Huskies at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Northern Arizona is favored by -5 in this non-conference contest against Houston Christian. The game’s over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.

NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Christian Huskies +5

This game will be played at Sharp Gymnasium at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN HUSKIES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Huskies.
• Not only will Houston Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can Northern Arizona Secure a Road Victory?

Northern Arizona dropped a 72-68 decision to Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, failing to cover the spread as 3-point favorites. The game’s total points hit 140, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.

After trailing 37-23 at halftime, the Lumberjacks rallied with 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Eastern Michigan to 35, but their comeback fell short.

Northern Arizona put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 27 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 7 of 12 attempts (58.3%).

Trent McLaughlin led the way with 25 points, hitting 4 threes on 12 attempts. Da’Sean Nelson added 20 points, shooting 60% from the field, while Jayden Jackson contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Lumberjacks grabbed 17 offensive boards and finished with 10 assists as a team.

Despite Northern Arizona’s defensive efforts, they allowed 72 points on 43% shooting from the field. The Lumberjacks gave up 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 54% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Northern Arizona held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The Lumberjacks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 67%. Northern Arizona allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Does Houston Christian Stand a Chance at Home?

Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games

Houston Christian dropped a close one at home on Monday, falling 74-73 to Eastern Michigan. The Huskies were +3 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 130.5.

After trailing 40-31 at halftime, Houston Christian made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Eastern Michigan 42-34. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, the Huskies’ 2nd-half performance showed resilience.

Houston Christian’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts, while shooting 54.3% from two-point range.

Da’Sean Nelson led the way with 19 points, shooting 64.3%, and Jalen Terry added 18 points despite struggling from deep, hitting just 1 of 6 threes. D’Aundre Samuels was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 15 points in just 14 minutes.

Despite Houston Christian’s defensive struggles, allowing 74 points on 50% shooting, they managed to keep their opponent’s free-throw attempts relatively low, with just 15 trips to the line, where they hit 53%.

From beyond the arc, Houston Christian gave up 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.