The Towson Tigers (10-20, 6-11 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (10-20, 6-11 CAA) to SECU Arena as the regular season finishes up. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers lost a winnable game to the William & Mary Tribe, 67-65, while the Phoenix were victorious over the James Madison Dukes, 73-58.
Elon dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 23.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.518). James Madison had marks of 12.9 and 0.510, respectively, for those same stats. Towson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.0). Towson received a boost from Brian Fobbs, who finished with 22 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Steven Santa Ana fueled Elon with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
In their first matchup this season, Fobbs led the Tigers to a 77-60 victory. He produced 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Towson out-rebounded Elon. The Tigers had 10 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Phoenix had two and 25, respectively.
Towson appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Tigers rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Elon ranks 154th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.5 percent).
Elon Phoenix vs. Towson Tigers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while Towson ranks 294th (17.4).
- The Tigers rank 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Phoenix rank 161st (6.9).
- Elon is third in the NCAA with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while Towson is 23rd with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Tigers rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Phoenix rank 227th (36.8).
- Elon ranks 84th in assists per game (14.4) while Towson ranks 259th (10.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (6.1 above their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
