Northern Illinois vs Elon Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Illinois vs Elon

The Northern Illinois Huskies go up against the Elon Phoenix, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, December 13.

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Elon meet Northern Illinois. We should therefore take this selection at -108 to cover the -11.5 line on the spread.

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Northern Illinois Huskies were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 84-55 reverse against Bradley Braves.

Elon Phoenix triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Wofford Terriers were beaten 73-52.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Elon won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 75-48 victory was registered against NIU.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Elon	5-4	780	713	67	2-2	3-2	1W
Northern Illinois	3-6	661	718	-57	2-1	1-5	3L

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Northern Illinois vs Elon Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Northern Illinois vs Elon with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We really fancy the chances of Elon beating the underdogs handsomely in this college matchup. That is why we’re backing them at -11.5 on the spread at -108.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Northern Illinois vs Elon stats:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by NIU in 3 consecutive games.

Elon -11.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Illinois 69 - 85 Elon

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to Elon winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 85-69 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Northern Illinois vs Elon Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -714 with the sportsbooks, Elon are regarded as 88% likely to win this college game. Northern Illinois are the underdogs at +500 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 11.5, with the total points line at 158.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 158.5 at -115.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

NIU

+500

Elon

-714

Point Spread

NIU +11.5

-112

Elon -11.5

-108

Total Points

Under 158.5

-115

Over 158.5

-105

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Northern Illinois Stats

Elon Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 157.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.50 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 157.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Coastal Athletic Association	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UNC Wilmington	9-1	807	664	143	7-0	2-1	8W
William & Mary	8-3	946	829	117	3-0	5-3	1L
Stony Brook	7-3	745	683	62	5-0	2-3	1W
Hofstra	7-4	865	726	139	3-0	4-4	2W
Towson	6-4	703	682	21	4-0	2-4	1L
Elon	5-4	780	713	67	2-2	3-2	1W
NC A&T	5-4	676	679	-3	3-0	2-4	1W
Hampton	5-5	748	676	72	3-1	2-4	3W
Monmouth	5-5	735	726	9	4-0	1-5	1L
Campbell	4-5	760	712	48	3-0	1-5	1W
Drexel	4-5	653	644	9	3-2	1-3	1L
Northeastern	4-5	649	660	-11	1-2	3-3	1W
Charleston	4-6	739	749	-10	3-4	1-2	2L

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	9-0	852	621	231	7-0	2-0	9W
Buffalo	9-1	782	712	70	5-1	4-0	1W
Kent State	8-1	874	741	133	7-1	1-0	8W
Akron	8-2	954	748	206	6-1	2-1	3W
Bowling Green	7-3	883	658	225	6-2	1-1	1W
UMass	7-3	780	715	65	5-2	2-1	4W
Toledo	5-4	756	701	55	3-2	2-2	1L
Western Michigan	5-5	767	783	-16	4-1	1-4	2W
Eastern Michigan	5-5	705	732	-27	3-1	2-4	2L
Central Michigan	3-6	668	708	-40	3-1	0-5	2L
Northern Illinois	3-6	661	718	-57	2-1	1-5	3L
Ohio	3-6	665	729	-64	3-4	0-2	2W
Ball State	3-7	650	694	-44	3-2	0-5	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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