Northwestern vs. Howard Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 30

Updated Dec. 30, 2025 1:28 a.m. ET

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The Howard Bison (9-5) will try to extend a five-game winning streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (7-5) on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game airs at 5 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Wildcats take the court as huge favorites against the Bison. The Wildcats are favored by 20.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 146.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Northwestern-Howard contest.

Northwestern vs. Howard How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Wildcats vs Bison Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-20.5	-103	-118	146.5	-110	-117	-5000	+1525

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Northwestern vs. Howard Prediction

Pick ATS: Howard (+20.5)
Pick OU: Under (146.5)
Prediction: Northwestern 82, Howard 64

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Northwestern vs. Howard Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 84, Bison 63.
The Wildcats have a 98.0% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bison hold a 6.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Northwestern has compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season.
Howard has won eight games against the spread this year, while failing to cover four times.
Northwestern has been favored by 20.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
Howard has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 20.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Wildcats games have had more than 146.5 points scored on eight occasions this season.
So far this year, five Bison games have featured over 146.5 points scored.
These teams score 156.2 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 9.7.

Key Moneyline Facts

Northwestern has won 77.8% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (7-2).
Howard has won five of the seven games it has played as underdogs this season.
Northwestern has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -5000 or shorter.
Howard has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +1525.

Northwestern vs. Howard: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Northwestern	Howard
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	80.6 (118)	75.6 (229)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.2 (106)	70.7 (124)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.8 (320)	9.7 (181)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.3 (314)	6.5 (298)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (31)	14.8 (157)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.1 (14)	12.6 (263)

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	11	21.9	6.6	1.6	0.6	0.5	1.3
Arrinten Page	12	14.7	6.8	2.8	1.0	1.2	0.5
Jayden Reid	12	11.8	1.7	5.5	0.7	0.2	0.8
Tre Singleton	12	7.3	4.8	1.5	0.6	0.5	0.4
Angelo Ciaravino	11	7.1	3.8	1.9	0.3	0.7	0.2

Howard 2025-26 Key Players

Bison Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bryce Harris	14	19.8	7.2	2.5	1.7	0.9	1.6
Cedric Taylor III	3	12.3	6.0	3.0	1.0	1.7	1.3
Cam Gillus	14	11.2	4.1	4.0	2.1	0.1	1.4
Alex Cotton	12	9.3	3.7	0.8	1.1	0.3	2.3
Travelle Bryson	9	9.2	3.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4