| MATCHUP | Howard Bison | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-5 | 7-5 |
| Spread | +19.5 100 | -19.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +1600 | -4000 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-108) | Under 145.5 (-112) |
| Where | Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
Northwestern Wildcats have a 7-5 record this season and are sitting in the 15th place of the Big Ten. They have a 5-2 home record and are coming off a 61-58 home loss against Butler. Their previous three games were an 86-70 home win against Valparaiso, a 93-53 home win against Jackson State, and an 86-82 home loss against Ohio State.
Offensively, Northwestern averages 80.6 points per game, while allowing 70.2 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 49% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.4 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring, with an average of 21.9 points per game, while shooting with 59.4% from the field and 77.0% from the free throw line. Arrinten Page leads the team in rebounds with 6.8 per game, while Jayden Reid adds a team-high 5.5 assists per game.
Howard Bison Preview
Howard Bison have a 9-5 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the MEAC. They have a 2-3 away record and are coming off a 67-66 away win against UNC Wilmington. Their previous three games were a 74-66 away win against Drexel, a 61-57 home win against Hampton, and a 73-69 home win against North Carolina A&T.
Offensively, Howard averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 70.7 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 9.5 steals per game defensively.
Bryce Harris leads Howard in scoring, with an average of 19.8 points per game, while shooting with 47.8% from the field and 81.4% from the free throw line. Bryce Harris also leads the team in rebounds with 7.2 per game, while Cam Gillus adds a team-high 4.0 assists per game.
Howard Bison @ Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends: December 30, 2025
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Northwestern has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
- Howard has lost nine of its last 10 Tuesday road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Northwestern has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- Howard has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has won the first half in each of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Northwestern’s last 10 games have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Howard’s last four games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northwestern ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.94).
- Northwestern ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
- Howard ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.61).
- Howard ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.7).
Howard vs Northwestern Prediction
In this Howard vs Northwestern Prediction, Howard is coming as -20 road favorites. Howard has been the better team this season, as they have two more overall wins than Northwestern, but they have been below average on the road. They have been red-hot lately with five consecutive wins and are 4-0 against the spread, but they have been weaker both offensively and defensively than the hosts. Northwestern has a +10.4 point differential and I expect them to win this one. Take Northwestern and lay the points.