Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston Christian vs Northwestern State

The Houston Christian Huskies go up against the Northwestern State Demons, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, February 21.

Northwestern State really stand out on the spread. Back them at -2.5 to beat Houston Christian with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -110.

Houston Christian Huskies won their previous game, beating Nicholls State Colonels at home. It was a 72-68 win.

Northwestern State Demons were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to McNeese State Cowboys by a 75-64 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Houston Christian claim a 82-80 win over NW State. In the past 10 games between the teams, NW State have won eight.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston Christian	10-17	1834	1967	-133	8-4	2-13	2W
Northwestern State	8-19	1892	2009	-117	6-6	2-13	1L

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Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Houston Christian vs Northwestern State betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re excited to see Northwestern State at -2.5 on the spread in this college matchup. We think it’s a great number for the betting favorites to cover at odds of -110.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Houston Christian vs Northwestern State stats:

• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by HCU in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by HCU in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by HCU in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by NSU in 8 of their last 10 games against HCU.

NW State -2.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Northwestern State -2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston Christian 61 - 66 Northwestern State

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Northwestern State to enjoy a 66-61 winning scoreline.

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Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Northwestern State and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 134.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 134.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

HCU

-

NSU

-

Point Spread

HCU +2.5

-110

NSU -2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 134.5

-115

Over 134.5

-105

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Houston Christian Stats

Northwestern State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 134.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.20 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.30 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 139.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 134.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 134.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.20 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	24-3	2094	1763	331	14-0	10-3	12W
McNeese	22-5	2195	1804	391	14-0	8-5	4W
UTRGV	15-12	2038	1874	164	8-5	7-7	1W
Texas A&M-CC	14-13	1979	1845	134	8-5	6-8	1L
New Orleans	12-15	2030	2137	-107	5-4	7-11	1W
Lamar	12-15	1931	1866	65	7-7	5-8	4L
Nicholls State	11-16	1995	2070	-75	5-5	6-11	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-17	1979	2087	-108	6-6	5-11	1W
Houston Christian	10-17	1834	1967	-133	8-4	2-13	2W
Incarnate Word	10-17	2031	2022	9	9-6	1-11	4L
Northwestern State	8-19	1892	2009	-117	6-6	2-13	1L
SE Louisiana	8-19	1731	1869	-138	5-5	3-14	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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