The Elon Phoenix (9-19, 5-10 CAA) close out their home schedule at Schar Center against the Charleston Cougars (21-8, 10-6 CAA). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Odds
In their last game, the Phoenix defeated the UNCW Seahawks, 84-77, while the Cougars lost a close one to the William & Mary Tribe, 86-84.
Elon dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.566 (above their season average of 0.514) and a turnover percentage of 13.3 (better than their season average of 17.7). For those same stats, UNCW had marks of 0.477 and 15.1, respectively. Charleston, meanwhile, held William & Mary to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 25.2). Elon rallied around Steven Santa Ana, who finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Jarrell Brantley played well for Charleston, finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists.
In their first matchup this year, Brantley led the Cougars to a 72-53 win. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Charleston’s 0.241 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Elon, who had a mark of 0.125.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Elon in this showdown. The Phoenix rank 320th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.6 percent), while Charleston ranks 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Moreover, the 40th-ranked offense of the Cougars (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will attempt to take advantage of the 321st-ranked defense of the Phoenix (defensive efficiency of 110.3).
Charleston Cougars vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charleston ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Elon ranks 242nd (37.1).
- The Phoenix rank 96th in assists per game (14.2) while the Cougars rank 239th (11.2).
- Elon ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Charleston ranks 71st (3.0).
- The Phoenix rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while the Cougars rank 220th (20.5).
- Charleston ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while Elon ranks 229th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 87.2 points per game (12.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.6 points per game (15.7 above their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 7.0 for the season.
