Northwestern vs. Boise State Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

The No. 7 Northwestern Wildcats (21-11) are 1.5-point favorites to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they meet the No. 10 Boise State Broncos (24-9) on Thursday, starting at 7:35 PM on truTV. Here’s everything you need to know about this 7-10 matchup before filling out your bracket. The over/under for the matchup is set at 128.

Northwestern vs. Boise State Odds

  • Northwestern odds to win: -126
  • Boise State odds to win: +106
  • Spread: Northwestern (-1.5)
  • Total: 128
  • Northwestern vs. Boise State Promo Codes

    [bet-bonus id=”346413″ ]

    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
  • Time: 7:35 PM ET
  • TV: truTV
  • Where: Sacramento, California
  • Venue: Golden 1 Center
  • Who Will Win Northwestern vs. Boise State?

    Northwestern and Boise State Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    In games it has played as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, Northwestern is 8-8 against the spread.

    Boise State is 8-3 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year.

    These teams average 139.9 points per game combined, 11.9 more than the over/under of 128.

    Northwestern and Boise State have seen their opponents average a combined 1.2 fewer points per game than the point total of 128 set for this game.

    Northwestern’s average total in outings this season has been 130.1, 2.1 points higher than the total in this particular game.

    The average over/under in Broncos games this season is 8.6 more points than the point total of 128 in this outing.

    The Wildcats are 19-13-0 against the spread this season.

    So far this year, the Broncos have put together a 17-14-1 record against the spread.

    Northwestern Stats & Insights

    Northwestern’s +166 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 67.7 points per game (281st in college basketball) while allowing 62.5 per contest (18th in college basketball).

    Northwestern is 157th in the nation at 32.1 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 31.8 its opponents average.

    The Wildcats knock down 7.7 three-pointers per game (139th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 7.6. They shoot 32.1% from deep while their opponents hit 33.9% from long range.

    Northwestern puts up 91.9 points per 100 possessions (228th in college basketball), while allowing 84.8 points per 100 possessions (29th in college basketball).

    Offensively the Wildcats have been worse at home this season, averaging 68.2 points per game, compared to 69.5 per game away from home.

    Boise State Stats & Insights

    Boise State has a +261 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.9 points per game. It is putting up 72.2 points per game, 166th in college basketball, and is allowing 64.3 per outing to rank 34th in college basketball.

    The 33.2 rebounds per game Boise State accumulates rank 90th in the nation, 3.8 more than the 29.4 its opponents pull down.

    Boise State connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (126th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents. It shoots 36.5% from deep (58th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 30.9%.

    Boise State ranks 90th in college basketball averaging 97.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 59th, allowing 86.5 points per 100 possessions.

    At home, the Broncos score 75.4 points per game. Away, they score 69.7.

    Northwestern Key Players to Watch

    The Wildcats leader in points and assists is Boo Buie, who scores 17.1 points per game along with 4.5 assists.

    Northwestern’s best rebounder is Matthew Nicholson, who averages 5.5 boards per game in addition to his 6 PPG average.

    The Wildcats get the most three-point shooting production out of Buie, who knocks down 1.9 threes per game.

    The Northwestern steals leader is Chase Audige, who averages 2.4 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Nicholson, who compiles 1.2 rejections per contest.

    Boise State Key Players to Watch

    Marcus Shaver Jr. has tallied 6.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, putting him at the top of the Broncos leaderboards in those stat categories.

    Tyson Degenhart counts for 14.3 points per game, making him the top scorer on Boise State’s team.

    Max Rice makes 2.2 three-pointers per game, the most on the Broncos.

    Boise State’s leader in steals is Shaver with 1.6 per game, and its leader in blocks is Naje Smith with one per game.

    Northwestern vs. Boise State Prediction

  • Pick ATS:

    Boise State (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (128)

  • Prediction:
    Boise State 68, Northwestern 65
  • [bet-promo id=”346413″ ]

    How to Bet on Northwestern vs. Boise State

    And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.

    written by

    Andy has been involved in sports betting on and off his entire adult life and has been creating content surrounding it for the past five years. While the NFL is his first love, he also bets hundreds of college basketball games every winter and loves sweating golf DFS during the football offseason.

    more college-basketball-picks news

    Auburn vs. Yale Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 4 seed Auburn Tigers (27-7) are a 13-point favorite in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 13 seed Yale Bulldogs (22-9) on Friday at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. The matchup tips off at 4:15...

    Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 8 seed Florida Atlantic Owls (25-8) and the No. 9 seed Northwestern Wildcats (21-11) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 12:15 PM ET. Florida Atlantic is favored by 2.5 points in...

    Drake vs. Washington State Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 7 Washington State Cougars (24-9) are 1.5-point underdogs to move on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they square off against the No. 10 Drake Bulldogs (28-6) on Thursday. Here are some insights into this...

    BYU vs. Duquesne Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 6 BYU Cougars (23-10) and the No. 11 Duquesne Dukes (24-11) will meet on Thursday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. BYU is favored by 9.5 points in the opening round...

    Houston vs. Longwood Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The top-seeded Houston Cougars (30-4) and the No. 16 Longwood Lancers (21-13) will meet on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Houston is favored by 24.5 points in the opening round matchup,...

    Kentucky vs. Oakland Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 14th-seeded Oakland Golden Grizzlies (23-11) play as 13.5-point underdogs against the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats (23-9) on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena. The contest starts at 7:10 PM ET on CBS....

    Illinois vs. Morehead State Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8) and the No. 14 seed Morehead State Eagles (26-8) will meet on Thursday at 3:10 PM ET in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Illinois is an 11.5-point favorite in the...

    Marquette vs. Western Kentucky Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles (25-9) and the No. 15 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (22-11) will meet on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Marquette is favored by 14 points in the...

    Nebraska vs. Texas A&M Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 8-seed Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-10) play as a 1.5-point favorite against the No. 9 seed Texas A&M Aggies (20-14) on Friday at FedExForum. The contest starts at 6:50 PM ET on TNT. Here's...

    UConn vs. Stetson Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Round

    The top-seeded UConn Huskies (31-3) and the No. 16 Stetson Hatters (22-12) will meet on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. UConn is favored by 26.5 points in the opening round matchup,...

    Latest News

    OH MY: ANTHONY EDWARDS JUST HAD THE BEST DUNK OF THE YEAR

    Anthony Edwards has done it again. The emerging Minnesota Timberwolves superstar jammed the most impressive poster dunk of the season against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Pushing the pace in transition during the third quarter, Edwards passed the ball...

    De’Aaron Fox Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Grizzlies – Monday, March 18, 2024

    To beat his 3-point prop, De'Aaron Fox must make three from beyond the arc on Monday, when his Sacramento Kings face the Memphis Grizzlies, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET.De'Aaron Fox's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the GrizzliesDe'Aaron Fox's over/under for...

    Malik Monk Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Grizzlies – Monday, March 18, 2024

    Will Malik Monk make three 3-pointers when the Sacramento Kings face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at 10:00 PM ET? If so, he'll beat his prop for the game.Malik Monk's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the GrizzliesMalik Monk's over/under for three-pointers...

    Bogdan Bogdanovic Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Lakers – Monday, March 18, 2024

    At 10:30 PM ET on Monday, it'll be the Atlanta Hawks against the Los Angeles Lakers, with Bogdan Bogdanovic needing three trifectas to beat his 3-pointer prop.Bogdan Bogdanovic's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the LakersBogdan Bogdanovic's over/under for three-pointers in this...

    Anthony Davis Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Hawks – Monday, March 18, 2024

    The Los Angeles Lakers face the Atlanta Hawks at 10:30 PM ET on Monday, and one of the 3-pointer over/unders available for this clash requires just one make from Anthony Davis.Anthony Davis' Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the HawksAnthony Davis' over/under...

    Dejounte Murray Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Lakers – Monday, March 18, 2024

    To beat his 3-point over/under, Dejounte Murray must make four from downtown on Monday, when his Atlanta Hawks face the Los Angeles Lakers, tipping off at 10:30 PM ET.Dejounte Murray's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the LakersDejounte Murray's over/under for three-pointers...

    D’Angelo Russell Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Hawks – Monday, March 18, 2024

    To beat his 3-point over/under, D'Angelo Russell must make three from beyond the arc on Monday, when his Los Angeles Lakers play the Atlanta Hawks, starting at 10:30 PM ET.D'Angelo Russell's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the HawksD'Angelo Russell's over/under for...

    LeBron James Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Hawks – Monday, March 18, 2024

    To beat his 3-point over/under, LeBron James needs to make three from downtown on Monday, when his Los Angeles Lakers face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.LeBron James' Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the HawksLeBron James' over/under for...

    Finally, a Team Wanted the Reigning NL Cy Young Winner

    The rumors all wound up being true: Blake Snell would take a two-year deal in the $60 million range, the Giants were probably the favorites now, and the pressure was on to get something done. Per Jon Heyman, it two...

    Damian Lillard Pulled Up to Watch the Bulls Play the Trail Blazers

    Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Chicago Bulls confirmed. The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star starter was a surprise guest at the Chicago Bulls' Monday night game. Lillard made the drive down from Milwaukee for an opportunity to sit courtside...

    more college-basketball-picks news