| MATCHUP | Stony Brook Seawolves | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +13.5 -102 | -13.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +800 | -1350 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-110) | Under 144.5 (-110) |
| Where | Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL | |
| When | Friday, November 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
Stony Brook vs Northwestern Prediction
In this Stony Brook vs Northwestern Prediction, Northwestern is coming as -13.5 favorites. Both teams are coming off comfortable wins in their opening games of the season, as Northwestern won by 26 points at home and Stony Brook won by 50 at home, but had a much easier task against an Old Westbury squad. Northwestern was mediocre at home last season and will face a Stony Brook team that was excellent against the spread with a 18-12 ATS record throughout last season and have kept their only previous head-to-head meeting against Northwestern close, losing by just 5 points. I like the value with the road dog but don’t get too crazy here. I expect Northwestern to win but Stony Brook to cover. Get Stony Brook and grab those +13.5 in this one.
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 86-60 home win against Binghamton and will face Boston University and DePaul next.
Offensively, they are averaging 86.0 points per game (ranking 116th in the nation), while allowing 60.0 points per game defensively (98th). They have a 135.4 offensive rating (ranking 34th) and a 94.5 defensive rating (158th). The Wildcats are shooting 55.8% from the field (ranking 41st in the nation) and 40.0% from beyond the arc (78th), while grabbing 34.0 rebounds per game (223rd in the nation) and averaging 23.0 assists per game (39th). They have 3.0 blocks per game (179th in the nation) and 5.0 steals per game (264th).
Jack Karasinski leads Northwestern in scoring, averaging 24 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field. Jake West follows with 20 ppg on 66.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 12 assists per game. LA Pratt follows with 19 ppg on 50% shooting from the field. Angelo Ciaravino leads the team in rebounds with 10 per game.
Stony Brook Seawolves Preview
The Stony Brook Seawolves have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 97-47 home win against Old Westbury and will face Princeton and SUNY Potsdam next.
Offensively, they are averaging 97.0 points per game (ranking 63rd in the nation), while allowing 47.0 points per game defensively (19th). They have a 133.3 offensive rating (ranking 42nd) and a 64.6 defensive rating (19th). The Seawolves are shooting 53.7% from the field (ranking 68th in the nation) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (162nd), while grabbing 53.0 rebounds per game (29th in the nation) and averaging 22.0 assists per game (51st). They have 3.0 blocks per game (188th in the nation) and 9.0 steals per game (120th).
Bryan Ndjonga leads Stony Brook in scoring, averaging 18 ppg on 60% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 7 rebounds per game. Leonardo Van Elswyk follows with 17 ppg on 88.9% shooting from the field. Kasen Daeger and Morris Ugusuk follow with 11 ppg each, with Daeger shooting 66.7% from the field and Ugusuk shooting 60% from the field. Özgür Cengiz leads the team in assists with 5 per game.
Stony Brook Seawolves @ Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends: November 6, 2026
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Northwestern has won each of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
- Stony Brook has lost four of its last five games.
- Stony Brook has lost the first half in each of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference.
Why the Stony Brook Seawolves will win
- Northwestern has lost each of its last three games at Welsh-Ryan Arena following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Stony Brook’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Northwestern’s last six Friday night home games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Northwestern ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.0).
- Northwestern ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (64.6).
- Stony Brook ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (66.3%).