Northwestern State vs. Houston Christian betting: College basketball preview for March 1

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The Houston Christian Huskies (12-17, 9-9 Southland) are 4.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Northwestern State Demons (14-15, 10-8 Southland) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Prather Coliseum. The contest airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 132.

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Northwestern State Cover -4.5 vs Houston Christian -105

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Northwestern State vs. Houston Christian betting lines

  • Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: -190
  • Houston Christian moneyline odds to win: +158
  • Spread: Northwestern State (-4.5)
  • Total: 132

Northwestern State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Northwestern State has a worse record against the spread when playing at home (4-7-0) than it does in away games (10-5-1).
  • The Demons have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (54.5%) than games on the road (31.2%).
  • Northwestern State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 4-4 (.500). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-1 (.667).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Demons have been racking up 64.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 69.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • Northwestern State has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 66.3 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 68.8 points per game its opponents average on the 2024-25 season.
  • While the Demons are making the same number of threes per game over their past 10 contests compared to their season-long average (7), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (36.1% from beyond the arc over the last 10, 34.6% on the season).

Northwestern State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-12-1 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 10-5-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-2-1 (As Favorite: 4-7-1; As Underdog: 10-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-11-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 4-4; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 4-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (233rd in nation) 41.7 (67th) 32.6 (148th) 30.1 (113th) 13.7 (176th) 12.2 (274th)

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Houston Christian statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Houston Christian has a lower winning percentage at home (.692, 9-4-0 record) than on the road (.786, 11-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Huskies games have gone over more often at home (six of 13, 46.2%) than away (six of 14, 42.9%).
  • This season the Huskies are 4-6 at home when moneyline underdogs (.400 winning percentage). Away they are 3-10 (.231).

Recent trends

  • Over their previous 10 games, the Huskies are putting up 67.2 points per contest, the same number of points as their season average.
  • In its previous 10 games, Houston Christian is ceding 69 points per game, compared to its season average of 70.1 points allowed.
  • The Huskies are making 9.1 treys per contest with a 37% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8 and 33%.

Houston Christian betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 20-7-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 11-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 11-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 17-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-15-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-16 (Home: 4-6; Away: 3-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.8 (288th in nation) 47.4 (341st) 28.9 (329th) 31.1 (183rd) 11 (344th) 11.1 (169th)
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