The Elon Phoenix (2-3) will travel to the Spanos Center to challenge the Pacific Tigers (4-3). The game is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Elon Phoenix at Pacific Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Tigers lost a close one to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 73-71, while the Phoenix fell to the UC Riverside Highlanders, 77-64.
Elon forced UC Riverside into a turnover percentage of 15.9 (above the 12.0 mark opponents have averaged against Elon this season) while Pacific did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (28-37; 75.7 percent). Pacific rallied around Roberto Gallinat, who put up 21 points. Steven Santa Ana, meanwhile was a key piece for Elon with 13 points and six rebounds.
Phoenix games have typically finished under the total (66.7 percent). Elon holds records of 2-3 straight up (SU) and 1-2 against the spread (ATS).
There does not appear to be a trend for games featuring the Tigers in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Pacific is 4-3 SU and 4-2 ATS.
Dating back to last season, Pacific has done a great job of getting to the charity stripe. They rank 12th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.302), but Elon has been among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking first by allowing a FTA rate of 0.159).
Elon Phoenix vs. Pacific Tigers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Elon ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while Pacific ranks 341st (15.0).
- The Tigers rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Phoenix rank 206th (6.6).
- Pacific ranks 139th in blocks per game (3.5) while Elon ranks 280th (2.0).
- The Tigers rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Phoenix rank 301st (38.5).
- Elon ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.7) while Pacific ranks 255th (12.3).
