It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Charleston Cougars (14-6, 3-4 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (6-14, 2-5 CAA) to TD Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Elon Phoenix at Charleston Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last contest, they topped the William & Mary Tribe, 76-71. Elon’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over William & Mary. The Phoenix had a rate of 28.9 (above their season average of 24.2), while the Tribe posted a mark of 18.9 (below their season average of 24.9). With 26 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Tyler Seibring was the top scorer from either team.
The Cougars lost to the Hofstra Pride in their last game, 86-72. One of Hofstra’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Cougars were 10-12 (83.3 percent). Charleston’s Jarrell Brantley contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in the game.
Charleston should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Charleston ranks 45th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Elon forces the 25th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Additionally, the Phoenix, who rank 307th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.189), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Cougars, who rank 46th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Cougars won 79-58. The Cougars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 vs. 11.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 15.4).
Elon Phoenix vs. Charleston Cougars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks 108th in assists per game (14.1) while Charleston ranks 241st (10.9).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 6.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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