Northwestern Wildcats defeat Stony Brook Seawolves 78-65: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAB · Stony Brook Seawolves 65, Northwestern Wildcats 78

The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Stony Brook Seawolves 78-65 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 12-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 144.5, with 143 points combined.

Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Northwestern Wildcats final score and game recap

The Northwestern Wildcats won by 13 points.

Who covered the spread in Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Northwestern Wildcats?

The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 12-point favorites, winning by 13 points.

The spread opened at Northwestern Wildcats -13.5 and closed at Northwestern Wildcats -12.

Did Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Northwestern Wildcats go over or under the total?

The game went under: 143 points combined against a closing total of 144.5, under by 1.5.

The total opened and closed at 144.5.

Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Northwestern Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Stony Brook Seawolves at +625 and the Northwestern Wildcats at -1000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Northwestern Wildcats a 87% favorite. The Northwestern Wildcats won as the favorite at -1000: $10 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Stony Brook Seawolves between the open and the close, and the Northwestern Wildcats covered.

This result left the Stony Brook Seawolves 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Northwestern Wildcats 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Northwestern Wildcats.

What's next for Stony Brook Seawolves and Northwestern Wildcats?

Next for the Stony Brook Seawolves: at the Princeton Tigers on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Northwestern Wildcats: the Boston University Terriers at home on Monday, November 9, 2026.