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UNC Wilmington vs. Elon prediction: Why North Carolina-Wilmington is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UNC Wilmington vs Elon predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Elon and UNC Wilmington will meet in men's college basketball action at Schar Center on Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects North Carolina-Wilmington as the most likely winner of the UNC Wilmington vs. Elon game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UNC Wilmington vs. Elon prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between UNC Wilmington and Elon 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives North Carolina-Wilmington a 68% chance of beating Elon. Our predicted final score has North Carolina-Wilmington winning 78-73.
According to our model, North Carolina-Wilmington (-4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of going over.
UNC Wilmington vs. Elon odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UNC Wilmington | Elon |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-118) | +4.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -220 | +185 |
| Total | o146.5 (-106) | u146.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UNC Wilmington vs. Elon picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | North Carolina-Wilmington -4.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina-Wilmington | -220 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -106 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
UNC Wilmington vs. Elon game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Elon and UNC Wilmington at Schar Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Carolina-Wilmington vs. Elon
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Schar Center
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Conclusion
We predict North Carolina-Wilmington, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat Elon on Tuesday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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