Northwestern vs FAU Prediction, Picks, Odds | NCAA Tournament First Round Bets
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The First Round of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continues on Friday, March 22 -- and the first matchup of the day scheduled to tip off is Northwestern vs Florida Atlantic, which is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS.
The Owls are short 2.5-point favorites on the spread in Friday's contest; with the game total stationed at over/under 142 at most sportsbooks.
Here's everything you need to know about Northwestern vs FAU -- our expert prediction and betting picks for this First Round NCAA Tournament matchup.
Northwestern vs FAU Odds
NWU @ FAU Odds
Time | Open | Bet365 | FanDuel | BetMGM | ESPNBet | DraftKings | RiversCasino | HardRock | Consensus | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +1.5 -115 | +4 -110 | +3.5 -102 | +4.5 -115 | N/A | +4.5 -112 | +4.5 -114 | +4.5 -115 | +3.5 -102 | |
![]() | -1.5 -105 | -4 -110 | -3.5 -120 | -4.5 -105 | N/A | -4.5 -108 | -4.5 -106 | -4.5 -105 | -3.5 -120 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | o141.5 -110 | o142.5 -110 | o142.5 -110 | o142.5 -110 | o143.5 -105 | o142.5 -112 | o142.5 -113 | o142.5 -115 | o142.5 -110 | |
![]() | u141.5 -110 | u142.5 -110 | u142.5 -110 | u142.5 -110 | u143.5 -115 | u142.5 -108 | u142.5 -107 | u142.5 -105 | u142.5 -110 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +112 | +165 | +150 | +160 | N/A | +164 | +155 | +160 | +150 | |
![]() | -134 | -200 | -182 | -190 | N/A | -198 | -195 | -200 | -182 | |
Time | Open | Bet365 | FanDuel | BetMGM | ESPNBet | DraftKings | RiversCasino | HardRock | Consensus | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +1.5 -115 | +2.5 -110 | N/A | +2.5 -120 | N/A | +2.5 -115 | +2 -108 | +2.5 -120 | +3.5 -102 | |
![]() | -1.5 -105 | -2.5 -110 | N/A | -2.5 -110 | N/A | -2.5 -115 | -2 -118 | -2.5 -110 | -3.5 -120 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | o141.5 -110 | o65 -115 | o65.5 -106 | N/A | o65.5 -110 | o65.5 -110 | o65.5 -114 | o65.5 -120 | o142.5 -110 | |
![]() | u141.5 -110 | u65 -105 | u65.5 -118 | N/A | u65.5 -120 | u65.5 -120 | u65.5 -114 | u65.5 -110 | u142.5 -110 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +112 | N/A | N/A | +140 | N/A | +140 | +138 | N/A | +150 | |
![]() | -134 | N/A | N/A | -185 | N/A | -180 | -175 | N/A | -182 | |
Time | Open | Bet365 | FanDuel | BetMGM | ESPNBet | DraftKings | RiversCasino | HardRock | Consensus | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +1.5 -115 | +2.5 -110 | +1.5 -106 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +1.5 -114 | N/A | +3.5 -102 | |
![]() | -1.5 -105 | -2.5 -110 | -1.5 -118 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -1.5 -114 | N/A | -3.5 -120 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | o141.5 -110 | o72.5 -105 | o76.5 -118 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | o142.5 -110 | |
![]() | u141.5 -110 | u72.5 -115 | u76.5 -106 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | u142.5 -110 | |
Final | | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | | |
![]() | +112 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | +150 | |
![]() | -134 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -182 | |
Northwestern vs FAU Prediction
FAU made plenty of headlines last season with its run to the Final Four. The Owls will look for an encore performance in the 2024 Big Dance as they are in the 8/9 game for a second straight season by facing Northwestern.
The Wildcats are back in the tournament for a second straight season as they won their first-round game last season against Boise State.
FAU put together a terrific season in its first year in the AAC at 25-8, but stubbed its toe in the conference tournament against Temple.
The Wildcats have covered six of their last seven games in the underdog role, while knocking off Purdue and Illinois in Big 10 play.
The Owls posted a 4-1 ATS mark in the tournament last season with all four covers coming as an underdog.
FAU won't catch anyone off-guard this time as Northwestern has a great shot of winning this game.
Pick: Northwestern +2.5 (-110)
Northwestern vs FAU Game Time & TV Channel
Date: Friday, March 22
Matchup: Big Ten vs AAC
Venue: Barclays Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Time-TV: CBS, 12:15 p.m. ET
Northwestern vs FAU Betting Stats
8) Florida Atlantic Owls
(American, At-Large)
- Futures: +17000
- Region: +3000
- SU: 25-8
- ATS: 16-17
- O/U: 17-15-1
- PPG: 83.0
- OPPG: 73.3
9) Northwestern Wildcats
(Big Ten, At-Large)
- Futures: +17000
- Region: +3000
- SU: 21-11
- ATS: 17-14-1
- O/U: 19-13
- PPG: 74.1
- OPPG: 69.0
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