Northern Illinois vs Grand Canyon Prediction 11/10/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Grand Canyon Lopes meet Monday in college basketball action from the GCU Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Grand Canyon Lopes prediction.

Northern Illinois Huskies Recap

The Northern Illinois Huskies come into this game looking to bounce back from a 97-72 loss at the hands of Wisconsin last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, Northern Illinois will head home for a game against subdivision Benedictine.

Huskies Looking To Rebound From First L Of Season

Jao Ituka leads the Huskies in scoring with 16 PPG and 3 RPG while JJ Taylor has 11 PPG with 4 RPG while Gianni Cobb has 11 PPG with a team-high 6.5 APG to lead the Huskies in assists up to this point in the year. Makhai Valentine has 10.5 PPG with 5.5 RPG and Gustav Winther also has 10.5 PPG with 5.5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for NIU up to this point in the year. Daemar Kelly has 8 PPG with 4.5 RPG and 2.5 APG as well this season. As a team, NIU is averaging 87 PPG on 51.8% shooting from the field, 37.5% from three and 70.2% from the foul line this season.

Grand Canyon Lopes Recap

The Grand Canyon Lopes come into this game looking to bounce back from a 90-81 loss at the hands of Youngstown State last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, Grand Canyon will head on the road for a game against Saint Louis.

Lopes Looking For Bounce Back Showing

Nana Owusu-Anane has 18 PPG with 10.5 RPG and 4 APG to lead the Lopes in scoring, rebounding and assists, averaging a double-double per game while Jaden Henley’s added 18 PPG with 5.5 RPG. Brian Moore has 12 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 2.5 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Grand Canyon so far this season while Makaih Williams has 9.5 PPG with 2 APG and Caleb Shaw’s added 8 PPG with 3 RPG this season. As a team, Grand Canyon is averaging 85.5 PPG on 52% shooting from the field, 35.1% from three and 71.4% from the foul line this season.

Northern Illinois Huskies @ Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Trends: November 10, 2025

Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win

• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Grand Canyon has won 33 of its last 35 games at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU.
• Northern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last 10 road games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seventy-seven of Grand Canyon’s last 80 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
• Twenty-seven of Northern Illinois’ last 29 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Grand Canyon ranks 1st for blocks per game (7.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
• Grand Canyon has recorded the fewest assists in a single game (4) in last season’s NCAA Tournament (vs Maryland).

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Grand Canyon Lopes Prediction

I’m on Grand Canyon here. I just think this is a prime spot for a bounce back here for GCU after a frustrating showing against Youngstown State and it couldn’t come at a better time against an underwhelming Northern Illinois team that got crushed in their first step up spot this season. I think you see a strong response from Grand Canyon here so give me the Lopes in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Grand Canyon -20.5