It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Elon Phoenix (7-15, 3-6 CAA) welcome the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-8, 6-3 CAA) to the Schar Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Elon Phoenix ATS Prediction
The last time the Fightin’ Blue Hens played, they topped the Drexel Dragons, 76-75. Delaware’s 0.663 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Drexel, who had a mark of 0.516. The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ mark was above their season average of 0.540. Delaware was lifted by Ryan Allen, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The Phoenix beat the UNCW Seahawks in their last matchup, 89-82. Elon had an effective field goal percentage of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.522). UNCW, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.5). Tyler Seibring was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 12-for-16 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Phoenix lost 77-65. Steven Santa Ana recorded 18 points and five rebounds. The Fightin’ Blue Hens made 20 of their 28 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 20.6).
Getting to the line could be hard to find for Elon in this showdown. The Phoenix currently rank 308th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.188, while Delaware ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.177). Moreover, the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ 56th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.545) will clash against the Phoenix’s 270th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.523).
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Elon Phoenix ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon averages 28.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. Delaware ranks 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
The Phoenix are fourth in the NCAA with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 50th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Delaware ranks 140th in assists per game (13.4) while Elon ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 199th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Phoenix rank 228th (33.8).
Delaware ranks 224th in steals per game (4.3) while Elon ranks 227th (3.9).
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The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
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