Elon Phoenix vs Northern Illinois Huskies Betting Line and Trends Report

The Northern Illinois Huskies will look to improve on a 3-2 record on Friday when they host the Elon Phoenix in NCAA basketball betting odds action at NIU Convocation Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Northern Illinois Huskies in this one found them listed as -2.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Phoenix was expected to move the line.

Elon Phoenix vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northern Illinois Huskies are 3-2 so far on the season, and 2-2 ATS vs the number. The Elon Phoenix, meanwhile, are 3-1 and 2-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Northern Illinois go 2-2 and the Elon Phoenix go 2-1 on betting totals.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 101-ranked Northern Illinois Huskies and the No. 102-rated Elon Phoenix in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northern Illinois has the nation's No. 109-rated offensive output, at 77.6 PPG. The visiting Elon Phoenix defense ranks No. 208 allowing on average 77.25 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 43.28% so far, less than the Northern Illinois Phoenix marksmen have achieved on the year, 51.59% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Elon earned a 91-80 victory over UIC on Wednesday, getting 26 points from Dainan Swoope at NIU Convocation Center.

Northern Illinois suffered a 68-64 loss against Cal Poly on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Marin Maric in a losing effort at NIU Convocation Center.

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