Boise State vs. Northwestern Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total - NCAA Tournament First Round
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Thursday's game between the Boise State Broncos (24-9) and Northwestern Wildcats (21-11) matching up at Golden 1 Center has a projected final score of 68-65 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Boise State, so it should be a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 7:35 PM ET on March 16.
According to our computer prediction, Boise State is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against Northwestern. The two sides are expected to exceed the 127.5 over/under.
Boise State vs. Northwestern Game Info & Odds
- Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- TV: truTV
- Where: Sacramento, California
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
- Line: Northwestern -1.5
- Point Total: 127.5
- Moneyline (To Win): Northwestern -125, Boise State +105
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Boise State vs. Northwestern Score Prediction
- Prediction: Boise State 68, Northwestern 65
Spread & Total Prediction for Boise State vs. Northwestern
- Pick ATS:
Boise State (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (127.5)
Northwestern has compiled a 16-12-0 record against the spread this season, while Boise State is 15-14-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Wildcats are 10-18-0 and the Broncos are 17-12-0. The teams combine to score 139.9 points per game, 12.4 more points than this matchup's total. Northwestern is 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall over its last 10 games, while Boise State has gone 2-8 against the spread and 6-4 overall.
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Boise State Performance Insights
- The Broncos' +261 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 72.2 points per game (166th in college basketball) while allowing 64.3 per outing (34th in college basketball).
- Boise State grabs 33.2 rebounds per game (89th in college basketball) while allowing 29.4 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.8 boards per game.
- Boise State makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (126th in college basketball), 1.3 more than its opponents.
- Boise State has committed 10.6 turnovers per game (50th in college basketball) while forcing 11.4 (229th in college basketball).
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