The Elon Phoenix (9-20, 5-11 CAA) will be at the JMU Convocation Center to clash with the James Madison Dukes (13-16, 6-10 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Elon Phoenix at James Madison Dukes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Dukes defeated the Hofstra Pride, 104-99, while the Phoenix fell to the Charleston Cougars, 84-74.
James Madison played a nearly perfect contest. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 30.9) and a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, Hofstra was 34.5 and 10.8, respectively. Elon, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 6.0 (better than their season average of 17.6). James Madison received a boost from Matt Lewis, who finished with 40 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Tyler Seibring was a key piece for Elon with 24 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Seibring led the Phoenix to a 68-65 victory. He produced 21 points and five rebounds. Elon’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over James Madison. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.245, while the Dukes posted a mark of 0.196.
Elon Phoenix at James Madison Dukes Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – James Madison, ATS Winner – James Madison, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Elon ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while James Madison ranks 216th (20.7).
- The Phoenix rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Dukes rank 94th (3.2).
- Elon averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. James Madison ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Dukes rank 87th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while the Phoenix rank 236th (37.1).
- James Madison ranks 128th in steals per game (6.3) while Elon ranks 249th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
- The Dukes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 2.1 for the season.
