Texas vs. Northwestern State betting: College basketball preview for December 29

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The Texas Longhorns (10-2) are heavily favored (-26) to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Northwestern State Demons (6-6) at 12:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Moody Center. The game airs on SEC Network+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 139.

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Texas Cover -26 vs Northwestern State -110

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Texas vs. Northwestern State betting lines

  • Texas moneyline odds to win: -10000
  • Northwestern State moneyline odds to win: +3000
  • Spread: Texas (-26)
  • Total: 139

Texas statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home last season, Texas sported a worse record against the spread (7-11-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-6-0).
  • The Longhorns exceeded the total in nine of 18 home games (50%) last season. They fared better in road games, topping the total in seven of 10 matchups (70%).
  • Texas fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, sporting a home record of 11-3 home record, compared to going 0-1 in away games.

Last season stats

  • The Longhorns were 117th in the nation in points scored (75.4 per game) and 84th in points allowed (68.9) last year.
  • Texas was 212th in the nation in rebounds per game (31.5) and 116th in rebounds allowed (30.5) last year.
  • At 15.1 assists per game last year, the Longhorns were 57th in the country.

Texas betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 26+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-4-1 (Home: 6-1-1; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
51.8 (second in nation) 39.2 (38th) 34.3 (114th) 28.9 (76th) 15.5 (100th) 8.7 (seventh)

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Northwestern State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Northwestern State has performed better against the spread on the road (5-2-0) than at home (1-2-0) this season.
  • Demons games have finished above the over/under less often at home (one time out of three) than away (four of seven) this season.
  • The Demons, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than away (1-5) this year.

Last season stats

  • The Demons ranked 268th in the country last season with 70.5 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 292nd with 75.9 points allowed per contest.
  • Northwestern State pulled down 31.3 rebounds per game (230th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 34.4 rebounds per contest (315th-ranked).
  • Last season the Demons ranked 305th in college basketball in assists, averaging 11.5 per game.

Northwestern State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 5-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 26+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.9 (104th in nation) 41.8 (118th) 33.3 (164th) 28.8 (70th) 16.1 (73rd) 12.3 (250th)
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