The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (14-8, 6-3 CAA) will be at the Schar Center to challenge the Elon Phoenix (7-15, 3-6 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Elon Phoenix ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Phoenix defeated the UNCW Seahawks 89-82, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens barely escaped the Drexel Dragons 76-75.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.540, had a ridiculous mark of 0.663 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (above their season average of 25.0). Meanwhile, Elon’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UNCW. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.522), while the Seahawks posted a mark of 0.485. Elon rallied around Tyler Seibring, who put up 32 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Ryan Allen played well for Delaware, recording 26 points.
In their first matchup this season, Eric Carter led the Fightin’ Blue Hens to a 77-65 win. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Delaware’s biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Elon went just five times.
Points at the line could be rare for Elon in this battle. The Phoenix rank 308th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.188, while Delaware ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.177). Additionally, the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while the Phoenix rank 270th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.523).
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Elon Phoenix Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Delaware, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Delaware ranks 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 199th in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Phoenix rank 228th (33.8).
- Delaware ranks 224th in steals per game (4.3) while Elon ranks 227th (3.9).
- The Phoenix are fourth in the nation with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while the Fightin’ Blue Hens are 50th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Delaware averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 140th in the NCAA. Elon ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Fightin’ Blue Hens have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.3 for the season.
