The Furman Paladins (8-0) try to stay perfect when they go head-to-head with the Elon Phoenix (3-5) at Schar Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Furman Paladins at Elon Phoenix Betting Prediction
In the Paladins’ last matchup, they beat the Western Carolina Catamounts, 90-88. The Paladins had a better free throw rate (0.205 vs. 0.150) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 30.6). Matt Rafferty had a solid performance for Furman, putting up 21 points and 15 rebounds.
The Phoenix were beaten by the Boston University Terriers in their last contest, 65-58. Boston University won the rebounding battle. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. two), defensive rebounds (35 vs. 26) and total rebounds (47 vs. 28). Elon’s Steven Santa Ana contributed 19 points and eight rebounds in the game.
The Paladins won the lone game against the Phoenix last season, 76-67. Furman had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 vs. 20.0). Elon, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (14-16; 87.5 percent).
Points at the line could be rare for Elon in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Phoenix rank 345th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.178, while Furman ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.187). Furthermore, the Paladins’ 32nd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.5) will go head-to-head against the Phoenix’s 296th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 108.2).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Furman averages 28.5 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. Elon ranks 322nd in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
The Paladins rank 14th in steals per game (8.2) while the Phoenix rank 293rd (4.5).
Furman ranks 154th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Elon ranks 293rd (38.3).
The Paladins rank 26th in assists per game (16.2) while the Phoenix rank 131st in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Elon ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Furman ranks 106th (3.1).
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