The UNCW Seahawks (7-17, 2-9 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (7-17, 3-8 CAA) to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The Phoenix can end a 10-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Elon Phoenix vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Seahawks were beaten by the James Madison Dukes, 83-66, while the Phoenix defeated the Northeastern Huskies, 74-69.
Elon made 10 of their 19 three pointers (52.6 percent), while Northeastern was 6-21 (28.6 percent). UNCW, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.360 (above their season average of 0.218). UNCW’s Mike Okauru played well, finishing with 22 points and seven rebounds. Elon received a boost from Marcus Sheffield II, who had 28 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Zac Ervin led the Phoenix to an 80-63 win. He scored a game-high 27 points. Elon made 14 of its 32 three pointers (43.8 percent). UNCW, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (21-26; 80.8 percent).
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for UNCW in this battle. The Seahawks rank 273rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 percent), while Elon ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
Elon at UNCW Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while UNCW ranks 206th (20.3).
- The Phoenix rank 119th in assists per game (13.5) while the Seahawks rank 156th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Seahawks rank 184th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Phoenix rank 228th (33.4).
- UNCW ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Elon ranks 81st (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 3.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
