Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (NAU)
Basketball NCAAB Sun 21 Dec 15:00
Incarnate Word Cardinals (UIW)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks battle the Incarnate Word Cardinals, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, December 21.

The Total Line Looks Too Generous to Miss

Northern Arizona and Incarnate Word should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 142.5 and odds of -105 are available for this outcome.

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Northern Arizona Won 75-74 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks won their previous game, beating Southern Utah Thunderbirds at home. It was a 65-57 win.

Incarnate Word Cardinals lost on the road in their last game. TCU Horned Frogs won 69-65.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Northern Arizona claim a 75-74 win over UIW.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Incarnate Word 5-6 908 818 90 5-1 0-5 3L
Northern Arizona 5-6 799 806 -7 5-1 0-5 1W
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Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The total line looks to be on the low side at 142.5. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -105.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word stats:

  • The 142.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 NAU games on the road.
  • The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UIW games at home.
  • The 142.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 UIW games at home.

Over 142.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 142.5
Spread Incarnate Word -7.5
Result & BTTS 60 Incarnate Word / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Arizona Northern Arizona logo 68 - 80 Incarnate Word logo Incarnate Word

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Cardinals to claim a 80-68 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Not Expecting a Competitive Game

Northern Arizona are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Arizona logo Northern Arizona Stats
Incarnate Word logo Incarnate Word Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southland Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
McNeese 10-2 1056 787 269 7-0 3-2 4W
Stephen F. Austin 8-2 790 678 112 6-0 2-2 3W
Texas A&M-Commerce 6-5 850 805 45 3-0 3-5 1W
Texas A&M-CC 5-6 840 744 96 4-0 1-6 1W
UTRGV 5-6 856 771 85 3-1 2-5 2W
Incarnate Word 5-6 908 818 90 5-1 0-5 3L
Lamar 5-6 802 758 44 3-4 2-2 4L
Houston Christian 5-7 857 879 -22 3-2 2-5 3L
SE Louisiana 4-8 787 834 -47 1-2 3-6 2L
Nicholls State 3-7 749 762 -13 3-0 0-7 3W
Northwestern State 3-8 816 878 -62 2-1 1-7 1W
New Orleans 3-8 791 921 -130 1-1 2-7 1L
Big Sky Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northern Colorado 9-3 1043 909 134 4-2 5-1 2L
Idaho 7-4 909 783 126 5-1 2-3 1W
Idaho State 7-5 900 819 81 5-1 2-4 1W
Portland State 6-5 882 775 107 4-1 2-4 2L
Montana 6-7 1052 973 79 4-4 2-3 2L
Northern Arizona 5-6 799 806 -7 5-1 0-5 1W
Montana State 5-7 932 846 86 3-1 2-6 1W
Weber State 5-7 983 898 85 4-2 1-5 2L
Sacramento State 4-7 831 854 -23 4-1 0-6 3L
Eastern Washington 2-10 929 1016 -87 2-1 0-9 3L
  • 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