The Elon Phoenix (3-7) take on the Canisius Golden Griffins (2-6) at the Schar Center. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Canisius Golden Griffins at Elon Phoenix Betting Prediction
In the Golden Griffins’ last contest, they defeated the Bucknell Bison, 82-73. The Golden Griffins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 15.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.351 vs. 0.208). Canisius was led by Takal Molson, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Phoenix beat the Manhattan Jaspers in their last outing, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.077. Tyler Seibring was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Elon offense. Dating back to last season, Elon ranks 330th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while the gambling defense of Canisius has forced the 46th-most turnovers in the country (22.3 percent).
Seibring has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Elon.
The Golden Griffins won the sole game against the Phoenix last season, 67-51. The Golden Griffins made eight of their 11 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 19.6).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Canisius ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Elon ranks 203rd (27.2).
The Golden Griffins rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Phoenix rank 198th (6.9).
Elon ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Canisius ranks 243rd (32.8).
The Golden Griffins rank 47th in assists per game (15.7) while the Phoenix rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Elon ranks third in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Canisius ranks 48th (2.8).
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