The Hofstra Pride (15-7, 6-3 CAA) will be at the Schar Center to meet the Elon Phoenix (6-16, 2-7 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Hofstra Pride at Elon Phoenix Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Phoenix defeated the James Madison Dukes 82-73, while the Pride beat the Drexel Dragons 72-59.
Hofstra played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 14.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 29.0). For those same stats, Drexel had marks of 23.4 and 30.8, respectively. The Phoenix, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 15.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.448 (above their season average of 0.177). Marcus Sheffield II had a solid performance for Elon, contributing 31 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Hofstra rallied around Tareq Coburn, who recorded 24 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Desure Buie led the Pride to a 102-75 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 44 points. One of Hofstra’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-21 (90.5 percent), while the Phoenix were 8-11 (72.7 percent).
Points at the line could be scarce for Elon in this meeting. The Phoenix rank 303rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.189, while Hofstra ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.154). Also, the Pride rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Phoenix rank 306th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.4 percent).
Hofstra at Elon Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Hofstra ranks 162nd (21.5).
- The Pride average 35.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 160th in the NCAA. The Phoenix rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
- The Phoenix average 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Pride rank 194th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Hofstra ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Elon ranks 98th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
