Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament

Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern Odds

The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Florida Atlantic will take on Northwestern in Round 1 of the East region. Here's everything you need to know about Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern odds, spread and more.

Florida Atlantic opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Northwestern in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 140.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how 8-seeded Florida Atlantic and 9-seeded Northwestern matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern Analysis

Boo Buie will get a shot at one of the weaker defenses in the 8 vs. 9 game.

The story of this game will be Matt Nicholson’s status – he’s dealing with a foot injury. Northwestern has dealt with a litany of injuries this season, including a season-ending knee injury to Ty Berry and a minor ankle injury to Ryan Langborg.

Vlad Goldin will loom large on the other end of the floor because of his size. Northwestern also fouls often, so he could be at the line pretty often.

3-point shooting will be an issue for both teams on defense. Both can shoot from outside, and neither has a tremendous perimeter defense.

With Nicholson’s status in question, the Wildcats will not have much down low. FAU can score more inside the perimeter.

If Northwestern is going to win, Nicholson needs to be healthy, or Langborg and Buie need to hit more 3s than the FAU backcourt.

Taking FAU to -3 seems reasonable at open.

–D.J. James

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