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Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Northwestern State Demons Houston Christian Huskies
Team Records 6-12 6-12
Spread +3.5 -115 -3.5 -105
Moneyline +136 -162
Total Over 139.5 (-112) Under 139.5 (-108)
Where Sharp Gymnasium, Houston, TX
When Monday, January 19, 2026
Time 08:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons and Houston Christian Huskies meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Sharp Gymnasium. Here’s a Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction. This article will include a Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Pick.

Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview

The Northwestern State Demons beat Grande Valley, lost to Incarnate Word, and they play East Texas A&M next. Northwestern State has split its last 10 games.

The Northwestern State Demons are averaging 76.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 81.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Micah Thomas is averaging 16.9 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Izzy Miles is averaging 11.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. Willie Williams is dishing 1.3 assists and Chris Mubiru is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Northwestern State Demons are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern State Demons are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.1 rebounds per game.

Houston Christian Huskies Betting Preview

The Houston Christian Huskies lost to Lamar, beat East Texas A&M, and they play Grande Valley next. Houston Christian has lost 8 of its last 9 games.

The Houston Christian Huskies are averaging 73.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Elijah Brooks is averaging 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Kylin Green is averaging 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. Trent Johnson is dishing 2.2 assists and Demarco Bethea is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Houston Christian Huskies are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Christian Huskies are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Christian Huskies will win

  • Northwestern State has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • The home team has won six of Houston Christian’s last seven games.
  • Houston Christian has won the first half in four of its last five home night games against the Southland Conference.

Why the Northwestern State Demons will win

  • Houston Christian has lost eight of its last nine games.
  • Northwestern State has won eight of its last nine games against Houston Christian.
  • Houston Christian has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Northwestern State’s last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
  • Each of Houston Christian’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.

Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Prediction

Houston Christian is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but this is a bad team that doesn’t play a lick of defense. Sure you can say similar things about Northwestern State, but we’re not being asked to lay points with that side. Also, Northwestern State is 10-6 ATS on the season, which includes 5 straight covers. Northwestern State has a couple of recent upset wins over UT Rio Grande Valley and New Orleans. Northwestern State has also won 6 straight games against Houston Christian for what that’s worth. I’ll take the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Northwestern State +3.5

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