The Hofstra Pride (19-4, 9-1 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (8-16, 4-7 CAA) to Mack Sports Complex as they attempt to extend their 12-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Elon Phoenix at Hofstra Pride ATS Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last matchup, they were beaten by the Drexel Dragons, 67-63. Drexel won the rebounding battle. The Dragons had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 21) and total rebounds (37 vs. 26). Sheldon Eberhardt led Elon in scoring with 13 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Pride lost to the Northeastern Huskies in their last matchup, 75-61. Getting to the free throw line was one of Northeastern’s largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Hofstra had 19. With 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting, Desure Buie led Hofstra in scoring.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Phoenix lost 74-71. Tyler Seibring led both teams with 25 points and also had six rebounds. The Pride made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 14.7).
The high-octane offense of Hofstra (sixth in the country with an offensive efficiency of 117.7) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Elon (319th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 109.7). The Pride figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Phoenix rank 317th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.186), while the Pride rank 20th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.174).
Elon Phoenix vs. Hofstra Pride Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hofstra ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Elon ranks 206th (36.6).
The Pride rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Phoenix rank 162nd (7.2).
Elon ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Hofstra ranks 154th (22.3).
The Phoenix rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Pride rank 67th (2.9).
Elon ranks 122nd in assists per game (13.7) while Hofstra ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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