It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Elon Phoenix (4-9) welcome the Towson Tigers (4-8) to the Schar Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Towson Tigers at Elon Phoenix Betting Prediction
The Tigers are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-42 loss to the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers in their last matchup. Virginia’s 7.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Towson, who had a mark of 20.9. Brian Fobbs had a good performance for Towson, recording nine points and six rebounds.
In the Phoenix’s last outing, they beat the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56. Elon’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Manhattan. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.267, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.077. Tyler Seibring was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Phoenix won both games against the Tigers last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Elon won 83-76. Elon’s 0.579 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Towson, who had a mark of 0.461.
Seibring has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Elon.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Towson in this meeting. The Tigers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 36.8 percent. Meanwhile, Elon ranks 229th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.5 percent.
Towson Tigers at Elon Phoenix ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Towson ranks 249th (17.2).
The Tigers rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Phoenix rank 179th (37.1).
Elon ranks 74th in assists per game (14.8) while Towson ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Tigers rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while the Phoenix rank 11th (1.9).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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