The Elon Phoenix (2-1) will travel to the Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines (2-0). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wolverines defeated the Creighton Bluejays, 79-69, while the Phoenix were blown out by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 64-41.
The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.189 vs. 0.000) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.473). Elon, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 vs. 16.2). Michigan rallied around Jon Teske, who finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Sheffield, meanwhile had a good game for Elon, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds.
Michigan should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Michigan ranks sixth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent), while Elon has forced the 15th-fewest turnovers (15.8 percent). Furthermore, the Phoenix, who rank 312th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 percent), will square off against the Wolverines, who rank 59th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
Elon Phoenix at Michigan Wolverines Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while Elon ranks 247th (24.1).
- The Wolverines rank 61st in blocks per game (4.1) while the Phoenix rank 259th (2.0).
- Michigan ranks 130th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while Elon ranks 248th (37.0).
- The Wolverines rank 14th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Phoenix rank 228th (14.1).
- Michigan ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.2) while Elon ranks 211th (6.8).
