The Towson Tigers (4-8) will be at the Schar Center to challenge the Elon Phoenix (4-9) in a CAA matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Towson Tigers at Elon Phoenix ATS Odds
In their last game, the Phoenix were victorious over the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56, while the Tigers were blown out by the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42.
The Phoenix had a much better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.077) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.556 vs. 0.392). Towson, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204). Elon received a boost from Tyler Seibring, who had 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Brian Fobbs fueled Towson with nine points and six rebounds.
The Phoenix dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Elon won 83-76. Elon was lights out from beyond the arc (12-26; 46.2 percent). Towson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.0 vs. 22.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Seibring has been excellent as of late for Elon, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Towson appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Tigers currently rank 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 percent), while Elon ranks 229th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.5 percent).
Towson Tigers vs. Elon Phoenix Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Towson ranks 249th (17.2).
- The Tigers allow the fourth-fewest blocks per game (1.6) while the Phoenix rank 11th (1.9).
- The Tigers rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Phoenix rank 179th (37.1).
- Elon ranks 74th in assists per game (14.8) while Towson ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
