Southern vs Northwestern State Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Southern Jaguars and the Northwestern State Demons meet Saturday in college basketball action from Prather Coliseum. Here’s a Southern vs Northwestern State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Southern vs Northwestern State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Southern Jaguars Betting Preview

Southern has a couple of wins in the books this year but overall it’s been a struggle. The Jaguars fell versus Arkansas and Marquette in their first pair of outings, then beat Ecclesia and Champion Christian to climb back to .500 on the season. Southern has since taken two losses though, falling to Washington in double-overtime before another loss to San Jose State. In total that gives the Jags a 2-4 record so far this season. 

In the San Jose State matchup last Friday, the Jaguars were down by seven points at the break. Southern didn’t end up getting any closer on a 38-31 run from there and lost 80-66 in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Michael Jacobs with 24 points, four rebounds and four assists. Terrance Dixon added 10 points with four rebounds as the only other team player to finish in double-figures during the defeat.

Northwestern State Demons Betting Preview

Over on the Northwestern State side, they’ve had some struggles this season. The Demons opened on a three-game losing streak, falling versus Texas A&M, North Texas and North Alabama in that trio. After a win over Ecclesia, the Demons have since lost two more versus San Francisco and Grand Canyon in consecutive games. Northwestern State now stands at a rough 1-5 overall record this year.

Matched up against Grand Canyon last Friday, the Demons came out of the locker room with a 10-point deficit. Northwestern State was outscored 44-41 the rest of the way and turned in an 85-72 loss in the end. Micah Thomas topped the scorers with 24 points, four assists and three rebounds. Landyn Jumawan added 14 points with three assists and two rebounds while Kordick Turner had 10 points with two boards in the losing effort for the Demons.

Southern Jaguars @ Northwestern State Demons Betting Trends: November 29, 2025

Why the Northwestern State Demons will win

• Southern has lost each of its last eight road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Northwestern State has won each of its last four day games.
• Northwestern State has won the first half in three of its last four games at Prather Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Southern Jaguars will win

• Northwestern State has lost each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
• Southern has won nine of its last 10 day games.
• Southern has won the first half in each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Southern vs Northwestern State Prediction

I may take a stab on Southern here. There’s not a whole lot to get excited about with both teams struggling, though. In any case, the Jaguars didn’t shoot very well in their latest loss to San Jose State, notching just 39.3 percent from the field with a 36-25 rebounding deficit and 14 turnovers. The good news for Southern is that they’re scoring well overall with 77 or more points in five of six outings this season so far.

As for Northwestern State, they shot well (48.1 percent) in their latest loss to Grand Canyon but also got blitzed on the boards 39-17 (11-3 offensive). The Demons have 72 or more points in three of the last four games though, so they’re capable of putting up the offense when they get going. We should have a decent total here if both teams are on point.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Southern Jaguars -4.5