Elon Phoenix vs Northern Illinois Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Phoenix versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at NIU Convocation Center in Dekalb, IL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Northern Illinois as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.
ELON PHOENIX VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies -1
This game will be played at NIU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Northern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Phoenix Stand a Chance on the Road?
Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Elon fell 80-79 to Gardner-Webb on Friday, November 15th. The Phoenix were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they lost, they did cover the spread.
Elon led 41-40 at halftime but were outscored 40-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the over/under line of 150.
Elon’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 23 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they went 20 for 28, good for 71.4%.
Offensive rebounding was a factor, as they pulled down 12 boards on that end, and they dished out 13 assists as a team. TK Simpkins and Nick Dorn each scored 17 points, with Dorn hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range. Darryl Simmons II was 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 15 points, while Pharrell Boyogueno and TJ Simpkins each contributed 14 points.
Elon gave up 80 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 29 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 42% shooting, with 18 made two-pointers on 42 attempts.
From three-point range, Elon’s defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they hit 24 free throws, shooting 82%. Additionally, Elon gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Can The Huskies Secure a Home Victory?
Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game/Games
On Saturday, November 16th, Northern Illinois fell to Bradley 76-60 in an away game. The Huskies entered as +19.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread.
NIU trailed 43-33 at halftime and scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the O/U line of 144.5.
Northern Illinois struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 40%, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 53.1% of their two-point attempts.
Quentin Jones led the way with 19 points, shooting 53.3% from the field, though he was just 2 of 7 from three-point range. Duke Deen added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while also dishing out 5 assists. Zek Montgomery was perfect from three, making both of his attempts.
Despite Northern Illinois giving up 76 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Huskies couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, with the other team hitting 62% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Northern Illinois allowed 7 threes on 50% shooting. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for 79%. The Huskies did limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.