The Hofstra Pride (14-3, 4-0 CAA) put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Elon Phoenix (5-13, 1-4 CAA) at Schar Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. Elon Phoenix ATS Prediction
In the Pride’s last outing, they defeated the William & Mary Tribe, 93-90. Hofstra’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over William & Mary. The Pride had a rate of 11.6 (better than their season average of 14.2), while the Tribe posted a mark of 19.6 (above their season average of 15.9). Hofstra was lifted by Justin Wright-Foreman, who was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points on 14-for-33 shooting.
The Phoenix fell to the Northeastern Huskies in their last matchup, 81-70. Northeastern’s 11.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Elon, who had a rate of 18.8. The Huskies’ mark was better than their season average of 17.0, while the Phoenix’s was above the 14.2 mark opponents have averaged against Northeastern this season. With 20 points and 10 rebounds, Tyler Seibring put together a solid game for Elon.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Pride won 67-48. The Pride had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.094) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 17.1).
Getting to the line might be rare for Elon in this contest. The Phoenix currently rank 304th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.189, while Hofstra ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.163). Additionally, the 21st-ranked offense of the Pride (offensive efficiency of 116.4) will attempt to take advantage of the 325th-ranked defense of the Phoenix (defensive efficiency of 110.7).
Hofstra Pride vs. Elon Phoenix Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hofstra ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Elon ranks 201st (37.3).
The Pride rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Phoenix rank 151st (7.3).
Elon ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Hofstra ranks 140th (22.7).
The Phoenix average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the NCAA. The Pride rank 181st in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Elon ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Hofstra ranks 85th (3.4).
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The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 23.6, up from 13.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
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