Northwestern vs. Boise State: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The No. 10 Boise State Broncos (24-9) will be looking to move on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they play the No. 7 Northwestern Wildcats (21-11) on Thursday. This 7-10 matchup in the West Region bracket tips off at 7:35 PM.

Northwestern lost its previous game to Penn State, 67-65 in OT, on Friday. Boo Buie led the way with 16 points, plus one boards and four assists. Boise State lost its most recent game to Utah State, 72-62, on Friday. Naje Smith starred with 14 points, and also had four boards and two assists.

When is Northwestern vs. Boise State and when does it start?

This game between the Wildcats and Broncos will go down on Thursday, March 16, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 7:35 PM ET.

Where to Watch Northwestern vs. Boise State

The Wildcats and Broncos will hit the floor at Golden 1 Center for this matchup on March 16, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can catch this game live on truT.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boise State Broncos Game Preview

Northwestern Stats, Odds & 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 giving up 62.5 per outing (18th in college basketball).

The Wildcats put up only 3.4 more points than the Broncos concede (64.3).

Northwestern hits 7.7 three-pointers per game (149th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.

The Wildcats are averaging 68.2 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 1.3 fewer points than they’re averaging in away games (69.5).

Northwestern’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, scoring 64.7 points a contest compared to the 67.7 it has averaged this season.

Boise State Stats, Odds & 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 contest to rank 34th in college basketball.

The Broncos post 9.7 more points per game (72.2) than the Wildcats give up (62.5).

Boise State makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball) while shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc (60th in college basketball). It is making 1.4 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.4 per game at 31.1%.

The Broncos average 75.4 points per game at home, and 69.7 away.

In its last 10 games, Boise State is scoring 71.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 72.2.

Wildcats Key Players to Watch

Wildcats Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Boo Buie 32 17.1 3.3 4.5 1.2 0.2 1.9
Chase Audige 32 13.8 3.4 2.8 2.4 0.7 1.9
Wesley Cardet Jr. 1 11.0 5.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.0
Ty Berry 32 8.5 4.7 1.2 1.4 0.2 1.4
Robbie Beran 32 7.8 4.7 0.7 0.6 0.8 1.2

Broncos Key Players to Watch

Broncos Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyson Degenhart 33 14.3 5.4 1.8 0.5 0.4 1.2
Max Rice 33 13.9 4.6 1.7 1.0 0.1 2.2
Marcus Shaver Jr. 28 13.5 6.1 3.8 1.6 0.3 1.0
Chibuzo Agbo 33 11.5 4.7 0.8 0.8 0.2 1.9
Naje Smith 33 10.1 5.5 1.3 0.7 1.0 0.7

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