The Northeastern Huskies (8-6, 2-0 CAA) welcome the Elon Phoenix (4-10, 0-1 CAA) to Matthews Arena. The Phoenix can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Elon Phoenix vs. Northeastern Huskies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Huskies defeated the James Madison Dukes, 88-72, while the Phoenix lost a tough one against the William & Mary Tribe, 74-73.
Northeastern dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.565). For those same stats, James Madison recorded marks of 15.0 and 0.484, respectively. Elon, meanwhile, held William & Mary to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.2 (below their season average of 25.5). Northeastern rallied around Jordan Roland, who had 33 points. Marcus Sheffield II, meanwhile was a key piece for Elon with 21 points.
The Huskies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Northeastern won 72-60. Northeastern did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-14; 85.7 percent). Elon, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.5 vs. 19.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to find for Northeastern in this showdown. The Huskies are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 269th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.8 percent. Meanwhile, Elon ranks 46th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.2 percent.
Elon Phoenix vs. Northeastern Huskies Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northeastern ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Elon ranks 189th (36.6).
- The Huskies rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Phoenix rank 115th (3.6).
- Northeastern ranks 84th in steals per game (7.3) while Elon ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Huskies rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (9.7) while the Phoenix rank 110th (12.4).
- Elon ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Northeastern ranks 108th (23.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Phoenix have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Elon has been defeated by an average of 2.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
