The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-0) challenge the Elon Phoenix (2-1) at Spanos Center. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Elon Phoenix vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Prediction
The last time the Phoenix played, they blew out the Milligan Buffaloes, 98-71. The Phoenix had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 22.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.618 vs. 0.457). With 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Tyler Seibring was the top scorer from either team.
The Wildcats were victorious over the Denver Pioneers in their last matchup, 67-61. Making free throws was one of Abilene Christian’s biggest advantages. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Pioneers were just 2-11 (18.2 percent). Payten Ricks was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
The sharp-shooting offense of Abilene Christian will square off against the mid-tier defense of Elon. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats offense ranks 96th in effective field goal percentage (0.531), while the Elon defense ranks 250th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.515). The Wildcats should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Elon vs. Abilene Christian Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Abilene Christian ranks 11th in steals per game (8.2) while Elon ranks 287th (4.3).
The Wildcats rank 61st in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Phoenix rank 320th (27.9).
Abilene Christian ranks 77th in blocks per game (4.0) while Elon ranks 280th (2.0).
The Wildcats rank 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Phoenix rank 304th (38.8).
Abilene Christian ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Elon ranks 146th (13.1).
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