The Elon Phoenix (5-11, 1-2 CAA) will be at the Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena to clash with the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (10-6, 2-1 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Betting Odds
In their last game, the Fightin’ Blue Hens lost to the Maryland Terrapins, 73-67, while the Phoenix were victorious over the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56.
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). Delaware, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.419). Delaware’s Eric Carter had a good outing, recording 29 points and nine rebounds. Tyler Seibring, meanwhile was a key piece for Elon with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens took this series last year, taking two out of three contests. In the most recent game, Delaware won 86-79. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Delaware’s biggest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Elon had just eight. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Phoenix’s Seibring has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Carter has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Fightin’ Blue Hens.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Delaware should have a significant edge. The upper-echelon Fightin’ Blue Hens offense ranks 96th in the nation in that metric at 0.538, while the Elon defense is ranked 288th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529). Furthermore, the Phoenix, who rank 298th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.192), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Fightin’ Blue Hens, who rank 56th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.188).
Elon vs. Delaware Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Delaware, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Delaware ranks 162nd (21.9).
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens average 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 165th in the nation. The Phoenix rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Phoenix allow the eighth-fewest blocks per game (1.9) while the Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 58th (3.0).
- Elon averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the country. Delaware ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
