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Game time: November 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: NIU Convocation Center — Dekalb, IL

Article updated Nov 20, 6:02 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming NCAAB matchup between the Elon Phoenix and the Northern Illinois Huskies is highly anticipated, as it marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2016.

Game outlook

The upcoming NCAAB matchup between the Elon Phoenix and the Northern Illinois Huskies is highly anticipated, as it marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2016. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Northern Illinois is currently favored in betting odds, opening at -1, but the current line has shifted to Elon being favored by -1.5. For detailed predictions and analysis on this game, visit our site for expert basketball insights.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phoenix -123 | Huskies +103

Spread: Phoenix -1.5 (-110) | Huskies +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northern Illinois will win straight-up is 51%.

Elon Phoenix

The Elon Phoenix basketball team has shown a variety of outcomes so far this season, with impressive wins, close losses, and a range of scoring threats on the team. Head coach Billy Taylor is in his third year with the team and has previously led a team to the NCAA tournament. The team's power ranking is 259, with strong offensive stats but weaker defensive numbers. Offensively, the Phoenix are shooting well from the field and three-point range, and are averaging a high number of rebounds and assists per game. Defensively, they have room for improvement in field goal and three-point defense, as well as limiting turnovers.

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Northern Illinois Huskies Analysis

The Northern Illinois Huskies are off to a 2-2 start this season, with standout performances from sophomore guard Quentin Jones and junior forward Ethan Butler. Head coach Rashon Burno has led the team to a 33-60 record since taking over in 2021, with their best season coming in 2022. The team's offense is ranked 112th in the nation, scoring an average of 83.00 points per game, while their defense is ranked 41st, allowing 61.00 points per game. The Huskies have strong shooting percentages but struggle with turnovers. With a power ranking of 209, they face a tough challenge against Elon in their upcoming matchup.

Elon Basketball Shows Early Season Promise with Strong Lineup and Scoring Threats

Elon has shown promising performance early in the season with a well-established lineup and multiple scoring threats. Despite facing challenges against Georgia Southern and Bradley, the team demonstrates potential for improvement against strong opponents. As the team embarks on their longest road trip of the season, confidence in Elon's abilities outweighs that of NIU's current performance.

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SportsJaw Phoenix vs Huskies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Phoenix vs Huskies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Elon Phoenix+104 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies-128 → +105Moved
  • Spread · Elon Phoenix+1 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies-1 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over142.5 (-110) → 144 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142.5 (-110) → 144 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Elon Phoenix
14-18 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Northern Illinois Huskies
9-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-20T23:02:51.215Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Elon Phoenix defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 75-48

Elon Phoenix defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 75-48 on November 20, 2024, a 27-point decision in the series. Elon Phoenix's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 37-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Elon Phoenix -1.5 (-110) spread, Elon Phoenix covered, while the 123 combined points finished under the recorded total of 144.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TgodfreySpread · Elon Phoenix +1 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesTotal · Under 142.5 (-110)Win