Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northwestern State vs Houston Christian NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Houston.
Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Demons and Huskies. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Sharp Gymnasium in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Northwestern State come into this Southland conference matchup as the -2 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 137.5 points.
Northwestern State vs. Houston Christian Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Northwestern State Demons at Houston Christian Huskies
- Where: Houston at Sharp Gymnasium
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds NWST -2, NWST -131 | HOUBAP +107 O/U 137.5
Demons Preview: Do the Demons Have What it Takes in Houston?
Northwestern State improved to 2-5 on the season with a 72-70 road win over Incarnate Word on Thursday. The Demons entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Northwestern State led 42-29 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 30. The total points for the game were 142, narrowly going over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.
Demons Offense Breakdown
Northwestern State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 46.7% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They also hit 83.3% of their free throws, going 15 for 18 from the line.
Davion Bailey led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 13 from three-point range. Dylan Hayman added 19 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 60% from deep. Landyn Jumawan was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts.
Demons Team Defense
Northwestern State gave up 70 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. They connected on 25 of 52 shots, including 14 of 28 from two-point range, where they shot 50%.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 11 of 24 threes, good for 45%. Northwestern State also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 81%. The Demons allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Huskies Preview: Can the Huskies Pull Off a Home Win?
Houston Christian Huskies Recent Game/Games
The Huskies picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-6 after an 83-79 victory over East Texas A&M on Thursday. Houston Christian, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.
After leading 45-31 at halftime, the Huskies allowed 48 points in the second half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 135.5.
Huskies Offense Breakdown
Houston Christian's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and hitting 52.9% from beyond the arc (9/17). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.9%, and they made 30 of 39 free throws, shooting 76.9% from the line.
Bryson Dawkins led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Julian Mackey added 20 points, hitting 2 of 2 from three-point range. TJ Thomas contributed 15 points and 7 assists, and Demarco Bethea was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 with 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Huskies Team Defense
Houston Christian's defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting. The Huskies allowed 22 made field goals on 42 attempts.
From three-point range, they allowed 9/17 shooting, also at 52%. The opposing team shot 39 free throws, making 30 for 76%. Houston Christian gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Demons vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Northwestern State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 66 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Through their last ten home games, Houston Christian has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 65 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Huskies have gone 7-1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-10.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Demons have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Houston Christian +2 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.