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<p>Betting on today's Demons and Cardinals game? Catch the action at McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Southland conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and Incarnate Word is favored to win by -4 at home vs. Northwestern State.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS VS INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Incarnate Word Cardinals -4</p><p>This game will be played at McDermott Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INCARNATE WORD CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Not only will Incarnate Word pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Demons Have a Shot at a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>Northwestern State's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 1-5 after a 77-53 loss to LSU on Friday. The Demons were +19 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 130, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Northwestern State had a promising start, leading 26-25 at halftime, but things unraveled in the second half. They managed just 27 points after the break while allowing LSU to score 52.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 31.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, with two-point shooting at 31.7% and three-point shooting at 30.8% (8/26).</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also a problem, as they hit just 3 of 10 attempts (30%). Jordan Sears led the way with 18 points, hitting 6 of 11 threes (54.5%), while the team grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.</p><p>Northwestern State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 27 threes, shooting 37%. Northwestern State also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will the Cardinals Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Incarnate Word improved to 3-3 on the season with an 86-75 road win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. The Cardinals entered the game as -1.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 161, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Incarnate Word led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Incarnate Word put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.4%. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 20 from deep, while shooting 56.8% inside the arc.</p> <p>Davion Bailey and Marko Maletic each scored 23 points, with Bailey hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Jalin Anderson added 18 points and 8 assists, and Dylan Hayman contributed 17 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Incarnate Word's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Cardinals struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 56% of their attempts (18/32).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Incarnate Word's opponent made 5 of 13 threes, shooting 38%. The Cardinals also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 85% rate. Incarnate Word allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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