Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Basketball Odds

The Huskies will play the Demons on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Houston Christian and Northwestern State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 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, Houston Christian currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northwestern State is 94.33.
  • Away Houston Christian - Houston Christian starts this game with a 2-13 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Southland Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Northwestern State - Northwestern State meets Houston Christian boasting a 6-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southland Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Houston Christian currently ranks 6th (0.333) in the Southland Conference, with Northwestern State now standing 6th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southland Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Houston Christian has a 0.370 overall win percentage, with Northwestern State matching up with a 0.296 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Houston Christian currently possesses 10-17 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northwestern State has tallied a 8-19 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Houston Christian faces Northwestern State in Saturday's magical matchup.

With conference records tied, the battle for tournament seeds will be intense. Houston Christian aims for their third straight win, while Northwestern State looks to bounce back.

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 Huskies at Demons Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Christian
Favorite

Northwestern State
Northwestern State has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Houston Christian has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Houston Christian is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 134.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 134.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Houston Christian
Favorite

Northwestern State
Northwestern State is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Northwestern State at BetMGM. Houston Christian is the +118 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $118 on Houston Christian. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Northwestern State is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Houston Christian is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Northwestern State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Houston Christian is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog Houston Christian - Houston Christian bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Houston Christian 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 Northwestern State - Northwestern State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Northwestern State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Houston Christian at Northwestern State Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Houston Christian, Northwestern State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Houston Christian12-200.3759-53-148-14+120.364L1
Northwestern State10-220.3138-62-158-14+120.364L3

Houston Christian & Northwestern State 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.

Houston Christian Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Houston Christian YR: futures available

Northwestern State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northwestern State YR: futures available

Houston Christian & Northwestern State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 4:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Christian vs Northwestern State Game.

  4. 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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