It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Northeastern Huskies (14-9, 8-3 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (8-17, 4-8 CAA) to Matthews Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Prediction
The last time the Phoenix played, they were dismantled by the Hofstra Pride, 102-61. Hofstra’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Elon. The Pride had a rate of 1.4 (better than their season average of 13.7), while the Phoenix posted a mark of 15.4. Kris Wooten was Elon’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The Huskies beat the William & Mary Tribe in their last game, 72-60. The Huskies made 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent), while the Tribe had a turnover percentage of 26.8 (above their season average of 16.2). Vasa Pusica was the game’s top scorer with 19 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Donnell Gresham Jr. recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds in the first game, in which the Huskies beat the Phoenix 81-70. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 18.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 15.8).
The high-powered offense of Northeastern (51st in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 112.2) will square off against the bottom-tier defense of Elon (332nd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 111.1). The Huskies figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Phoenix, who rank 319th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 percent), will square off against the Huskies, who rank 60th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).
Elon at Northeastern ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northeastern ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Elon ranks 215th (36.5).
The Huskies rank 87th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Phoenix rank 229th (24.7).
Northeastern averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. Elon ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Huskies average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 110th in the country. The Phoenix rank 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Elon allows the second-fewest blocks per game (1.8) while Northeastern ranks 15th (2.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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