The Winthrop Eagles (5-7) welcome the Elon Phoenix (4-8) to Winthrop Coliseum. The Phoenix can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Elon Phoenix vs. Winthrop Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Eagles dismantled the SIUE Cougars, 93-73, while the Phoenix were beaten by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 60-46.
Winthrop played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.143) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 34.3). SIUE recorded marks of 0.095 and 16.7, respectively, for those same stats. Elon, meanwhile, held Campbell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 24.7). D.J. Burns had a good outing for Winthrop, contributing 19 points. Marcus Sheffield II played a pivotal role for Elon with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams clash. The Eagles currently rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 percent), while Elon ranks 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Elon vs. Winthrop Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Winthrop averages 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 26th in the country. Elon ranks 194th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Eagles rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while the Phoenix rank 179th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- Winthrop ranks 29th in assists per game (16.2) while Elon ranks 129th (13.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Winthrop has defeated opponents by an average of 6.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
