Northwestern State vs. East Texas A&M betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 4

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The Northwestern State Demons (6-16, 4-9 Southland) will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the East Texas A&M Lions (8-15, 3-10 Southland) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 as 3.5-point favorites. The Lions have lost three games in a row. The matchup’s point total is 142.5.

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Northwestern State vs. East Texas A&M betting lines

  • Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: -164
  • East Texas A&M moneyline odds to win: +137
  • Spread: Northwestern State (-3.5)
  • Total: 142.5

Northwestern State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Northwestern State has a worse record against the spread (4-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (8-5-0).
  • The Demons have eclipsed the total in two of seven home games (28.6%). They’ve fared better in road games, topping the total in 10 of 13 matchups (76.9%).

Recent trends

  • The Demons have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 69.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.9 points fewer than the 71.5 they’ve scored this season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Northwestern State allow 4.1 fewer points per game (72.0) than its season-long average (76.1).
  • The Demons are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 5.5 threes per game and shooting 30.7% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.4 makes and 33.7% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Northwestern State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 10-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-16 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (203rd in nation) 47.7 (339th) 26.6 (361st) 31.1 (183rd) 12.4 (297th) 11.1 (169th)

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East Texas A&M statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • East Texas A&M has been better against the spread away (6-7-0) than at home (2-5-0) this season.
  • In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Lions’ games have finished above the over/under at home (28.6%, two of seven) than away (61.5%, eight of 13).
  • This season the Lions are 1-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.200 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-9 (.182).

Recent trends

  • While the Lions are scoring 72.1 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, amassing 68.4 points per contest.
  • Over its last 10 games, East Texas A&M is surrendering 74.9 points per game, compared to its season average of 76.0 points allowed.
  • The Lions are sinking 7.8 three-pointers per contest over their last 10 games, which is 1.0 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.8). In addition, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (30.0%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (32.6%).

East Texas A&M betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-12-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 6-9-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 6-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 1-4; Away: 2-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.2 (289th in nation) 45.0 (237th) 30.9 (260th) 34.2 (330th) 16.7 (51st) 12.9 (321st)
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