UNCW Seahawks vs. Elon Phoenix Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The UNCW Seahawks (9-22, 5-13 CAA) meet the Elon Phoenix (11-20, 7-11 CAA) in the Colonial Conference Tourney at North Charleston Coliseum. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Phoenix won big over the Towson Tigers, 86-66, while the Seahawks fell to the Charleston Cougars, 70-61.

Elon made 18 of their 34 three pointers (52.9 percent), while Towson was 4-15 (26.7 percent). UNCW, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.4 (above their season average of 32.8). Steven Santa Ana played well for Elon with 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Meanwhile, UNCW was led by Devontae Cacok, who put up 16 points and 18 rebounds.

The Seahawks’ Ty Gadsden has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 13 points,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Tyler Seibring has averaged 15 points,8.2 rebounds during that same time frame for the Phoenix.

Elon could have a difficult time creating turnovers. UNCW ranks 205th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.0 percent), while Elon forces the 16th-fewest turnovers (15.5 percent).

UNCW Seahawks vs. Elon Phoenix Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Elon ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while UNCW ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • The Phoenix rank second in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Seahawks rank 14th (2.3).
  • UNCW ranks 225th in steals per game (4.5) while Elon ranks 233rd (4.2).
  • The Seahawks rank 75th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Phoenix rank 220th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
  • UNCW averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Elon ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (14.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (7.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
  • The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.5 for the season.