It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (10-6, 2-1 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (5-11, 1-2 CAA) to the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Prediction
The last time the Phoenix played, they topped the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Manhattan, who had a rate of 0.077. Elon rallied around Tyler Seibring, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens fell to the Maryland Terrapins in their last contest, 73-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Delaware had just 11. With 29 points on 12-for-14 shooting, Eric Carter was the top scorer from either team.
After the Fightin’ Blue Hens won two out of three matchups against the Phoenix last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Delaware won 86-79. The Fightin’ Blue Hens had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.103) and had a better turnover percentage (8.2 vs. 11.2).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Seibring (0 points) has been fantastic for the Phoenix while Carter (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Delaware figures to have a considerable edge. The sweet-shooting Fightin’ Blue Hens offense ranks 96th in the country in that metric at 0.538, while the Elon defense is ranked 288th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529). Also, the Phoenix, who rank 298th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.192), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who rank 56th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
Elon Phoenix at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Delaware ranks 162nd (21.9).
The Phoenix rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 58th (3.0).
Elon ranks 108th in assists per game (14.3) while Delaware ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 165th in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Phoenix rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (10.4 below their season average).
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