Boise State vs. Northwestern, 3/16/23 March Madness Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Boise State vs. Northwestern Prediction

The 10-7 matchup in Sacramento, CA will pit Boise State against Northwestern at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday night.

After the Broncos opened as 1-point favorites, the line has now jumped the fence and the Wildcats are laying 1.5. Will NW turn out to be the right play?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

765 Boise State Broncos (+1.5) vs. 766 Northwestern Wildcats (-1.5); o/u 127.5

7:35 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 16, 2023

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

Boise State vs. Northwestern Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Northwestern when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Boise State Broncos Notes

Chibuzo Agbo contributed 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 86-73 loss to Utah State. Agbo was added to Boise State's starting lineup again Saturday. Having averaged 12.3 points across his 28 games from Nov. 18 to March 4, he will be a promising scorer heading into the 2023 Mountain West Tournament. On Thursday, Boise State's first tourney game will be against the winner of a first-round matchup between Wyoming and New Mexico.

Northwestern Wildcats Notes

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins confirmed Wednesday that Julian Roper (ankle) won't be available during the NCAA Tournament, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. As expected, Roper's sophomore season has officially come to an end after he suffered a setback with his ankle upon returning from a three-game absence in February. He played in just one game before being shut down for good, and he'll continue to focus on rehabbing from the injury when the Wildcats open their tournament run Thursday versus Boise State. Roper suited up in 15 games in 2022-23, averaging 4.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 21.3 minutes.

Boise State vs. Northwestern CBB Betting Trends

Broncos are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a double-digit loss at home

Broncos are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall

Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall

Wildcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games

Boise State vs. Northwestern CBB Prediction:

The under is 8-2-1 in the Wildcats’ last 11 games overall, is 5-2 in their last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and is 3-0-1 in their last four games following an ATS loss. On the other side, the under is 8-2 in the Broncos’ last 10 neutral site games.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: BOISE STATE/NORTHWESTERN UNDER 127.5