Schar Center · at Elon
Closing line
ELON -11.5✓ NIU covered by 5.5
ELON -11.5✓ NIU covered by 5.5Closing total156.5Over by 7.5
 NIU | This season | ELON |
|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | Record | 4-4 |
| 4-4 | ATS | 4-4 |
| 3-5 | O/U | 6-2 |
ATS = covered-didn’t-push · O/U = overs-unders
Model before tip-off: NIU 74–86 ELON · ✓ ELON (85%) won
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Box score
Score by half
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 48 | 31 | 79 |
| ELON | 41 | 44 | 85 |
1st half: NIU 48, ELON 41 (NIU by 7). The model had ELON by 7.2 and a total of 75.1 (actual 89).
Team stats
| NIU | ELON | |
|---|---|---|
| 24-58 41% | Field goals | 29-56 52% |
| 11-30 37% | 3-pointers | 3-19 16% |
| 20-27 74% | Free throws | 24-33 73% |
| 33 12 off | Rebounds | 34 11 off |
| 16 | Assists | 12 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 2 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 27 | Fouls | 19 |
| 26 | Points in paint | 48 |
| 12 | Fast-break points | 32 |
Players
| NIU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Ducommun G | 38 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
| Gustav Winther F | 37 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Makhai Valentine G | 34 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 7-16 | 3-10 |
| Daemar Kelly G | 27 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
| Hassan Washington F | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Bench | ||||||
| Gianni Cobb G | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Taj Walters G | 21 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Jao Ituka G | 11 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-5 |
Did not play: Jaylen Wharton, Isaiah Washington, Carlos Coronado, Lataevyon Taylor, JJ Taylor, Ladji Kante, Isaiah Stewart, Max Laskey
| ELON | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Cuthrell F | 30 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 7-12 | 0-1 |
| Randall Pettus II G | 29 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4-6 | 2-3 |
| Ja'Juan Carr G | 27 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Kacper Klaczek F | 27 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 9-11 | 1-2 |
| Isaac Harrell F | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-4 |
| Bench | ||||||
| Bryson Cokley G | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-4 |
| DeMarco Johnson G | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Ned Hull G | 17 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Bryson Spell F | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Caleb Middleton C | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Iker Garmendia F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Did not play: Trey O'Neil, Alex Brabec, Alex Olander, Savion Taylor, Austin Williams
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Market
Open → close
Spread
OpenELON -11.5
no move
CloseELON -11.5
No change since the open
Total
Open156.5
no move
Close156.5
No change since the open
Moneyline
NIU +500 · ELON -700
Line movement
Opening and closing line · tap a dot
Opened ELON -11.5 · unchangedmodel ELON -12
model ELON -12
Opened 156.5 · unchangedmodel 160.5
model 160.5
Openline modelTip-off
Pre-game lines only (ESPN, DraftKings first). After tip-off the line shown is the closing line.
Model vs market
| Market | Model | Model edge | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | ELON -11.5 | ELON -12.1 | ELON +0.6 | L NIU covered |
| Total | 156.5 | 160.4 | Over 3.9 | W Over |
| Projected score | — | NIU 74.2 · ELON 86.3 |
1st-half model
| Model | Actual | |
|---|---|---|
| 1H spread | ELON -7.2 | NIU -7.0 |
| 1H total | 75.1 | 89 |
| 1H projected score | NIU 34 · ELON 41.1 | NIU 48 · ELON 41 |
Last 10 games
2025-26, before tip-off
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIUlast 8 | 2-6 25% | 4-4 50% | 3-5 38% |
| ELONlast 8 | 4-4 50% | 4-4 50% | 6-2 75% |
Recent meetings
Since 2021-22
NIU 0–1 ELONELON leads · 1 game since 2021-22 · NIU 0-1 ATS
| Date | Result | Line | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024-25 | ELON 75 @ NIU 48 | NIU +1.5 | ELON W |
ATS History · 2025-26
WwinLloss·Wats winLats lossPpush·Owent over the totalUwent under the total
N Illinois
8 games played
Straight up
2-6
25% wins
Against the spread
4-4
50% covers · avg −1.8 pts vs the line
Over / Under
3-5
38% overs · avg −0.6 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
| Date | Opp | Result | Line | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs ULM | W 102-82 | -7.5 | W +12.5 | 147.5 | O 184 |
| Nov 7 | @ WIS | L 72-97 | +28.5 | W +3.5 | 157.5 | O 169 |
| Nov 10 | @ GCU | L 59-88 | +22.5 | L −6.5 | 163.5 | U 147 |
| Nov 18 | @ UNI | L 57-70 | +19.5 | W +6.5 | 146.5 | U 127 |
| Nov 21 | @ LUC | W 76-59 | +13.5 | W +30.5 | 148.5 | U 135 |
| Nov 25 | @ APSU | L 59-77 | +6.5 | L −11.5 | 147.5 | U 136 |
| Dec 2 | vs LIN | L 64-99 | -3.5 | L −38.5 | 147.5 | O 163 |
| Dec 6 | @ BRAD | L 55-84 | +18.5 | L −10.5 | 146.5 | U 139 |
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
3
vsULM
ULMW 102-82
+12.5
7
@WIS
WISL 72-97
+3.5
10
@GCU
GCUL 59-88
−6.5
18
@UNI
UNIL 57-70
+6.5
21
@LUC
LUCW 76-59
+30.5
25
@APSU
APSUL 59-77
−11.5
2
vsLIN
LINL 64-99
−38.5
6
@BRAD
BRADL 55-84
−10.5
covered 4didn’t cover 4avg −1.8 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
3
vsULM
ULMW 102-82
+36.5
7
@WIS
WISL 72-97
+11.5
10
@GCU
GCUL 59-88
−16.5
18
@UNI
UNIL 57-70
−19.5
21
@LUC
LUCW 76-59
−13.5
25
@APSU
APSUL 59-77
−11.5
2
vsLIN
LINL 64-99
+15.5
6
@BRAD
BRADL 55-84
−7.5
over 3under 5avg −0.6 ptslonger = bigger margin
Elon
8 games played
Straight up
4-4
50% wins
Against the spread
4-4
50% covers · avg +5.9 pts vs the line
Over / Under
6-2
75% overs · avg +13.5 pts vs the total
Game by game: lines, results and totals
Lines, results and totalsCover margin by game · points beyond the lineTotal margin by game · points over or under the total
| Date | Opp | Result | Line | ATS | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 | @ UNCG | W 92-90 | +4.5 | W +6.5 | 142.5 | O 182 |
| Nov 12 | @ MRSH | L 89-96 | +8.5 | W +1.5 | 155.5 | O 185 |
| Nov 15 | vs GWEB | W 95-84 | -13.5 | L −2.5 | 154.5 | O 179 |
| Nov 20 | @ MIA | L 72-99 | +19.5 | L −7.5 | 164.5 | O 171 |
| Nov 24 | @ APP | W 88-53 | +5.5 | W +40.5 | 143.5 | U 141 |
| Nov 29 | vs MER | L 84-91 | -2.5 | L −9.5 | 159.5 | O 175 |
| Dec 3 | vs FUR | L 88-97 | +1.5 | L −7.5 | 153.5 | O 185 |
| Dec 6 | @ WOF | W 73-52 | +4.5 | W +25.5 | 161.5 | U 125 |
Day
Opp
Result
MissedCovered
Margin
8
@UNCG
UNCGW 92-90
+6.5
12
@MRSH
MRSHL 89-96
+1.5
15
vsGWEB
GWEBW 95-84
−2.5
20
@MIA
MIAL 72-99
−7.5
24
@APP
APPW 88-53
+40.5
29
vsMER
MERL 84-91
−9.5
3
vsFUR
FURL 88-97
−7.5
6
@WOF
WOFW 73-52
+25.5
covered 4didn’t cover 4avg +5.9 ptslonger = bigger margin
Day
Opp
Result
UnderOver
Margin
8
@UNCG
UNCGW 92-90
+39.5
12
@MRSH
MRSHL 89-96
+29.5
15
vsGWEB
GWEBW 95-84
+24.5
20
@MIA
MIAL 72-99
+6.5
24
@APP
APPW 88-53
−2.5
29
vsMER
MERL 84-91
+15.5
3
vsFUR
FURL 88-97
+31.5
6
@WOF
WOFW 73-52
−36.5
over 6under 2avg +13.5 ptslonger = bigger margin
Line = the team’s closing spread (negative = favored). ATS number = points beyond the line; total number = combined points.
N Illinois
2-6 overall · 0-0 in conference · Horizon League
Last five, 2025-26
- L@ Bradley55–84
- Lvs Lindenwood Lions64–99
- L@ Austin Peay59–77
- W@ Loyola Chicago76–59
- L@ Northern Iowa57–70
A week or more of rest.
Elon
4-4 overall · 0-0 in conference · Coastal Athletic Association
Last five, 2025-26
- W@ Wofford73–52
- Lvs Furman88–97
- Lvs Mercer84–91
- W@ App State88–53
- L@ Miami72–99
A week or more of rest.