It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Elon Phoenix (4-10, 0-1 CAA) welcome the James Madison Dukes (7-7, 0-1 CAA) to the Schar Center. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018.
James Madison Dukes at Elon Phoenix Betting Prediction
In the Dukes’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Eastern Mennonite Royals, 86-58. The Dukes had a much better turnover percentage (16.1 vs. 25.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 34.2). With 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Darius Banks was the game’s high scorer.
The Phoenix defeated the Manhattan Jaspers in their last matchup, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Manhattan, who had a mark of 0.077. Tyler Seibring was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
James Madison should have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Dukes currently rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Elon ranks 232nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.5 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Banks (0 points) has been stellar for the Dukes while Seibring (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Phoenix.
After the Dukes won both contests against the Phoenix last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, James Madison won 90-84. The Dukes made 21 of their 24 free throws (87.5 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 28.1).
James Madison Dukes at Elon Phoenix Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while James Madison ranks 210th (19.6).
The Dukes average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Phoenix rank 141st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Elon ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while James Madison ranks 98th (3.6).
The Phoenix rank 88th in assists per game (14.6) while the Dukes rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (14.4).
James Madison ranks 120th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Elon ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
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The Dukes have outscored opponents by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. For the season, James Madison has lost by an average of 1.3 points.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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