Elon (14-8) vs Northeastern (12-10)
February 1, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Elon -3 — Over/Under: 140
In this article, we will formulate a Northeastern vs Elon Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Elon Gym – Schar Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Phoenix’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northeastern
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Elon
-Recent betting trends in games played between Northeastern and Elon
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Phoenix
Northeastern Looks for Another Win
Northwestern faced off against Hampton in the last game and they scored 78 points while the defense gave up only 69 points and they ended up winning by nine points. At halftime, they were up 44-25 and even though the second half wasn’t as strong, they still secured the victory. Harold Woods put up 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Towson it wasn’t as good and they ended up losing 75-65.
Northeastern comes into this game with a 12-10 record overall and they have gone 10-12 against the spread. Northeastern is averaging 70.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 276th in the league while the defense is ranked 137th in the league. Rashad King has been the top player for Northeastern averaging 16.8 points while shooting 44.5 percent from the field.
Elon Fell Short
Elon in the last game faced off against Hofstra and they ended up losing by 11 points. TJ Simpkins put up 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Sam Sherry put up 16 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Charleston, the offense scored 62 points, while the defense gave up 76 points, and that led to the defeat. The offense needs to find a way to get going here.
Elon comes into this game with a 14-8 record overall and they have gone 14-7 against the spread. The over has hit in only nine of the games so far this season. Elon is averaging 74.9 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is naked 176th in the league while the defense is ranked 78th. Nick Dorn has been the top player averaging 15 points while shooting 37.3 percent from the field.
Northeastern vs Elon Prediction
Give me the home team this year. Elon comes into this game with a 6-2 record overall at home and they are going to dominate again here. Northeastern’s defense is giving up 70.2 points per game and their defense is going to have some major issues. Elon is going to have no issue running up the score, and they are going to have no issue cruising to the victory here. Back Elon against the spread.