The Demons will play the Huskies on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Northwestern State and Houston Christian are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Northwestern State currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Houston Christian is 95.00.
- Away Northwestern State - Northwestern State starts this game with a 1-9 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
- Home Houston Christian - Houston Christian meets Northwestern State boasting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northwestern State currently ranks 5th (0.444) in the Southland Conference, with Houston Christian now standing 7th (0.222) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southland Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northwestern State has a 0.333 overall win percentage, with Houston Christian matching up with a 0.333 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northwestern State currently possesses 6-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Houston Christian has tallied a 6-12 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus, Northwestern State faces Houston Christian on January 19th, 2026.
Both teams have a 6-12 overall standing in the 2025-26 season. Conference records matter.
Northwestern State is 4-5 in the Southland Conference. Houston Christian is 2-7.
Northwestern State has lost their last game, while Houston Christian has won.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
Best Demons at Huskies Odds
| Underdog Northwestern State | Favorite Houston Christian |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Northwestern State | Favorite Houston Christian |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston Christian is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern State is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 139.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 139.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston Christian is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern State is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Northwestern State
Houston Christian
1/19/26 8:05pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Northwestern State - Northwestern State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Northwestern State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Christian - Houston Christian bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Christian favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Northwestern State at Houston Christian Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Northwestern State
Houston Christian
First to 5 Points
1/19/26 8:05pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Northwestern State
Houston Christian
First to 10 Points
1/19/26 8:05pm EST | -102-135Bet |
Northwestern State
Houston Christian
First to 15 Points
1/19/26 8:05pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Northwestern State
Houston Christian
Game to Overtime
1/19/26 8:05pm EST | Yes +675No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 0.375 | 9-5 | 3-14 | 8-14 | +12 | 0.364 | L1 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 0.313 | 8-6 | 2-15 | 8-14 | +12 | 0.364 | L3 |
Northwestern State & Houston Christian Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Northwestern State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northwestern State YR: futures available
Houston Christian Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Houston Christian YR: futures available
Northwestern State & Houston Christian Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Northwestern State vs Houston Christian College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 8:05 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern State vs Houston Christian Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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