Northwestern State vs Texas Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern State vs Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview

The Northwestern State Demons are 5-6 this year after they defeated So-New Orleans by a score of 89-79 in their last game. Northwestern State led 43-28 at halftime, but they did allow 51 points in the second half in the win. The Demons shot 51.7% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 90.5% on free throws in the game. Addison Patterson led Northwestern State with 33 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Demons lost to California by a score of 84-66 but did win the two games before that. Northwestern State has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.2 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Addison Patterson is averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Northwestern State is shooting 46.9% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this year. 

Texas Longhorns Betting Preview

The Texas Longhorns are 10-2 this season after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 98-62 in their last game. Texas led 44-28 at the half and they added 54 points in the second half in the easy win. The Longhorns shot 54.8% from the field, 52% on three-pointers, and 70.8% on free throws in the game. Jordan Pope led Texas with 42 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Longhorns defeated UAPB by a score of 121-57 and New Mexico State by a score of 91-67. Texas has scored 85.1 points per game and they have allowed 62.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Tre Johnson is averaging 19.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Texas is shooting 51.8% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 41.5% on three-pointers this year. Texas will take on Texas A&M, Auburn, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Florida after this game.

Why Texas will beat Northwestern State

• Northwestern State has lost each of its last 18 road games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Texas has won each of its last 11 games at Moody Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northwestern State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-conference opponents.

Northwestern State vs Texas Prediction 

Texas comes into this matchup with a 10-2 record on the season, with the two losses coming against Ohio State and UConn. The Longhorns have scored 91+ points in three straight games and they are shooting over 51% from the field. Northwestern State had issues getting by a non-D-1 team last time out and they already have a few huge losses this year. Take the Longhorns to win big at home.