Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Northwestern State Demons Betting Prediction 01/05/20

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The Northwestern State Demons (4-8, 1-2 SthLnd) welcome the Houston Baptist Huskies (1-10, 1-1 SthLnd) to Prather Coliseum. The Huskies will attempt to end an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Houston Baptist Huskies at Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Demons were beaten by the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 67-62, while the Huskies defeated the Central Arkansas Bears, 111-107.

The Huskies had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.483) and had a free throw rate of 0.443 (above their season average of 0.196). Northwestern State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (18-22; 81.8 percent). Northwestern State’s Nikos Chougkaz had a good outing, contributing 12 points and 16 rebounds. Houston Baptist, meanwhile, received a boost from Ian DuBose, who put up 44 points and 11 rebounds.

The Huskies won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 92-54. Houston Baptist’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Northwestern State. The Huskies had a rate of 0.187, while the Demons posted a mark of 0.075. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Houston Baptist vs. Northwestern State Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Northwestern State, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northwestern State ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 185th (1.9).
  • The Demons average 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. The Huskies rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
  • Northwestern State ranks 138th in steals per game (6.2) while Houston Baptist ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (9.3).
  • The Demons rank 110th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Huskies rank 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (42.3).
  • Northwestern State averages 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 150th in the country. Houston Baptist ranks 244th in assists allowed per game (22.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Demons have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
  • The Huskies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.6, down from 22.0 for the season.