Elon Phoenix at Charleston Cougars Free Prediction 02/08/20

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The Elon Phoenix (8-17, 4-8 CAA) will be at TD Arena to go head-to-head against the Charleston Cougars (15-9, 9-3 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Elon Phoenix at Charleston Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars won big over the William & Mary Tribe 68-50, while the Phoenix defeated the UNCW Seahawks 62-56.

The Phoenix forced 18 turnovers and held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.492). Meanwhile, Charleston’s 7.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over William & Mary, who had a mark of 18.1. The Cougars’ mark was better than their season average of 14.8. Charleston’s Brevin Galloway had a solid performance, recording 23 points. Meanwhile, Marcus Sheffield II played a pivotal role for Elon with 18 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Grant Riller led the Cougars to a 73-65 victory. He scored a game-high 30 points. Charleston was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Cougars made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Phoenix were just 10-16 (62.5 percent).

Charleston could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Charleston ranks 24th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Elon forces the 79th-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).

Elon vs. Charleston Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Elon ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Charleston ranks 151st (22.0).
  • The Cougars rank 222nd in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Phoenix rank 240th (33.4).
  • The Phoenix rank 135th in assists per game (13.2) while the Cougars rank 239th (11.0).
  • Charleston ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Elon ranks 103rd (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
  • The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 3.8 for the season.