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Northeastern Huskies vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 29, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET

Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena — Evanston, IL

Article updated Dec 29, 12:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This summary discusses an upcoming non-conference basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Northeastern Huskies. The Wildcats, with a record of 15-19, will host

Game outlook

This summary discusses an upcoming non-conference basketball game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Northeastern Huskies. The Wildcats, with a record of 15-19, will host the Huskies, who hold a record of 8-4, on Sunday afternoon. Northwestern has demonstrated strength at home with a perfect 15-19 record, while Northeastern is 3-2 on the road. The Wildcats are the clear betting favorites with an opening line of -14, which has remained steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +720 | Wildcats -1,200

Spread: Huskies +14 (-110) | Wildcats -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northwestern will win straight-up is 92%.

Northeastern Huskies

Northeastern recently ended a three-game losing streak with a loss to UMass, and they are now focusing on preparing for the CAA conference. They hope to upset a Power-four opponent to boost their ranking. Rashad King and Harold Woods lead the team in scoring and rebounds, respectively. Northeastern's offense and defense ratings are in the middle of the pack, and they have struggled with three-point shooting and free throws. Despite their challenges, the team has a winning record and is looking to improve as they head into conference play. For assistance with college basketball predictions, the Best College Basketball Cappers can help.

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Northwestern Wildcats Analysis

The Northwestern Wildcats are currently on a three-game winning streak, defeating Illinois, Georgia Tech, and DePaul. Led by players who have developed within their program, such as Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer, the Wildcats are performing well on both offense and defense. With a power ranking of 84, they excel defensively, ranking 17th in the nation in defensive rating. Offensively, Northwestern struggles with three-point shooting but performs well in free throw percentage. Overall, they have a record of 9-3 and are a strong competitor in college basketball. If you are struggling with handicapping, consider using their NCAAB Predictions.

Northwestern Faces Tough Challenge Against Northeastern After Challenging Non-Conference Stretch

Northwestern recently completed a challenging six-game stretch against formidable opponents such as Butler, UNLV, Iowa, Illinois, Georgia Tech, and DePaul. They will resume Big Ten play on Thursday, facing Northeastern. Despite Northwestern being favored, Northeastern's experienced roster poses a potential challenge for the Wildcats. Northwestern has secured narrow victories against UIC, Eastern Illinois, and Montana State this season. Anticipated strong defensive performances from both teams suggest a low-scoring game. Considering the lack of offensive firepower from either side, the underdog may hold the advantage in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Huskies vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Huskies vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northeastern Huskies+720 → +800Moved
  • Moneyline · Northwestern Wildcats-1,200 → -1,400Moved
  • Spread · Northeastern Huskies+14 (-110) → +14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Northwestern Wildcats-14 (-110) → -14.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over136 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northeastern Huskies
7-24 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Northwestern Wildcats
15-19 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T05:00:28.880Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Northeastern Huskies 85-60

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Northeastern Huskies 85-60 on December 29, 2024, a 25-point decision in the series. Northwestern Wildcats' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northeastern Huskies +14.5 (-110) spread, Northwestern Wildcats covered, while the 145 combined points finished over the recorded total of 137.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Joem81Spread · Northwestern Wildcats -14 (-110)Win
  • TphamSpread · Northwestern Wildcats -14.5 (-110)Win