The Northeastern Huskies and the Old Dominion Monarchs are set to face off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Chartway Arena. This highly anticipated game holds significant importance as both teams look to make their mark. Northeastern, with a current record of 7-3, holds a 6.5-point advantage despite being on the road. Last year wasn't kind to Northeastern, but they seem to be turning things around. Their recent victory against Colgate, a nail-biter at 78-75, marked their second consecutive win. Rashad King played a crucial role, going 8 for 13 and scoring 23 points along with eight rebounds. Youri Fritz also contributed with eight points, six rebounds, and three steals.

Old Dominion's Struggles

Old Dominion had a rough last season and the current one hasn't been any easier. They suffered a 78-70 loss to George Wash. last Saturday, with the over/under set at 147.5 points. Jaden Johnson had an impressive performance with 16 points and seven assists. Devin Ceaser also scored 16 points. Despite the loss, Old Dominion smashed the offensive glass, finishing with 18 offensive rebounds. This is not a new trend for them as they have now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.

Northeastern's Home Winning Streak

Northeastern's win was their third straight at home, pushing their record to 7-3. This is a significant achievement for the team. On the other hand, Old Dominion's loss ended their three-game winning streak at home and dropped their record to 3-7.

Field Goal Percentage Disparity

This contest is shaping up to be a one-sided affair. Northeastern has been extremely accurate this season, making 48.8% of their field goals per game. In contrast, Old Dominion has struggled, making only 40.5% of their field goals. Given Northeastern's advantage in this area, Old Dominion will need to find a way to close the gap.

Previous Meeting and Venue Change

When the teams last played back in December 2023, Northeastern beat Old Dominion 81-68. However, this time around, Northeastern won't have the home-court advantage. We'll have to wait and see if this change in venue makes a difference.

OddsNortheastern is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Old Dominion, according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers were accurate as the game opened with a 6.5-point spread and remained unchanged. The over/under is set at 143 points. For all the college basketball picks, including this one, rely on SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get your picks now.

Series HistoryOld Dominion has won 2 out of their last 3 games against Northeastern. The recent matchups were as follows:Dec 02, 2023 – Northeastern 81 vs. Old Dominion 68Dec 20, 2020 – Old Dominion 66 vs. Northeastern 62Nov 16, 2019 – Old Dominion 76 vs. Northeastern 69